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Applied Materials is seeking a Hardware (HW) Qualification and Development Support Team (DST) Engineer IV to support research and development, module integration, calibration, qualification, tool builds, and production documentation. The role requires specialized expertise in at least two R&D disciplines: optics, electronics, motion, or SEM. The engineer works independently on complex technical problems and may lead functional teams or projects. This position is based in Santa Clara, California, with travel required 10% of the time and relocation eligibility offered. The engineer supports R&D module owners with on-tool and off-tool module integration, calibration, and qualification; qualifies module performance against specifications; and supports R&D development activities. The role leads qualification of complex non-system components, performs risk assessments, defines and executes qualification plans and calibration procedures, and uses manufacturing execution system platforms to monitor lot holds, review step histories, and extract operational data for yield analysis and process troubleshooting. The engineer serves as a tool owner and expert in tool builds and complex integration, defines and qualifies full build books and full subsystem ATP tests, and provides advanced debugging and third-level escalation for modules within their area of expertise. The role drives cross-functional alignment among stakeholders across multiple organizations to coordinate priorities and schedules, execute R&D activities, and report results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 4–7 years of experience.
  • Specialized expertise in at least two R&D disciplines: optics, electronics, motion, or SEM.
  • Expertise in tool builds and complex integration.
  • Proficiency with an MES platform such as SiView, Applied Materials APF, Siemens Opcenter, or equivalent.
  • Ability to define and execute qualification plans and calibration procedures.
  • Ability to perform risk assessments and troubleshoot process issues using operational data.
  • Strong debugging capability, including third-level escalation support within an area of expertise.
  • Ability to lead others in solving complex problems and identify innovative solutions.
  • Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate different points of view.
  • Ability to coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support R&D module owners with off-tool and on-tool module integration, calibration, and qualification.
  • Qualify module performance against specifications, both on-tool and off-tool.
  • Support R&D development activities.
  • Lead qualification of complex, non-system components isolated from application.
  • Provide risk assessments and define and execute qualification plans.
  • Define, execute, and qualify calibration procedures for off-tool and on-tool use.
  • Use MES platforms to monitor lot holds, review step histories, and extract operational data for yield analysis and process troubleshooting.
  • Own tools and provide expertise in tool builds and complex integration.
  • Define and qualify the full build book and full subsystem ATP tests as production documentation.
  • Provide advanced debugging and third-level escalation for modules within the engineer’s area of expertise.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment on priorities and schedules, coordinate and execute R&D activities, and report results.
  • May lead functional teams or projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential eligibility for bonus compensation
  • Potential eligibility for a stock award program
  • Relocation eligibility

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