Senior Systems Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next‑generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.

We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem‑solving is essential as you collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and write system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems.

Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

• Lead and/or develop and execute significantly complex projects having a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design, which are leading edge of system functionality or technology, and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate
• Work with marketing to ensure the MRS (market requirement specifications) is valid and attainable
• Lead architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to down‑select to a final architecture of a project‑level system
• Use systems analysis to create diagrams to review specifications; influence product engineering and software to utilize system engineering concepts for new, complex designs and ongoing engineering improvements, and supervise tests
• Interface with other groups to work out design, systems architecture development and integration issues
• Identify and troubleshoot significantly complex engineering problems, which are on leading edge of technology or system functionality
• Review system engineering test results and architecture development ideas. Influence and communicate change in adjusting design direction as necessary
• Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs
• Work with vendors to develop new competitive products and take business issues into consideration
• Provide remote and onsite support to field support personnel as required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-15 years of experience

• Demonstrated experience leading complex project teams or initiatives

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:
No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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