Systems Engineer III - (E3)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

Complete definition and design of complex components, modules and sub systems.  Contribute to the system engineering specification both within the field of one's expertise and broadening into other disciplines.  Ensure designs meet market requirement specifications (MRS).  Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand sub system requirements.  Be able to chair architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to down select  to a final architecture of a subsystem.

Conduct detailed engineering analysis of sub systems using vast knowledge of design concepts and functional requirements pertaining to field of technical expertise and broadening into other disciplines.  Assist in creating concepts for architectural design approaches.  Evaluate architectures to provide recommendation for best system solution approach.

Build and qualify prototypes of new designs, or procure entire subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test for compliance with detailed specifications

Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of difficult engineering problems in field of  technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.

Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs. 

Perform and coordinate tests as per internal as well as industry-accepted reliability specifications. Make suitable design or operational changes as required.

Support system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical,  physics, algorithms and software design, and understand the underlying system implications.

Provide remote and onsite support to field support personnel as required.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multi