Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$161,000.00 - $221,000.00
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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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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 writing 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.
Optical System Engineer VI (E4)
SUMMARY
Join high-performance engineering team at the forefront of semiconductor inspection technology development. As an Optical System Engineer you will be responsible for next generation optical system concepts, architectures, and designs, and convert them into world best inspection and metrology products. You’ll be part of culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and professional growth.
Role RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead a team of top-notch optical, mechanical, electrical, SW, algo, and system engineers to deliver critical modules and subsystems of next generation optical inspection and metrology tools
· Operate in close collaboration with program management, marketing, hardware (optical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering) and SW & Algo development teams.
· Convert market & program requirements into high level and detailed system requirements.
· Develop conceptual optical designs, light and error budgets to support the development.
· Come up with and spearhead the development of novel technical solutions to address market needs.
· Identify and troubleshoot a range of complex engineering problems. Drive optical, mechanical, and electrical designers, engineers, and technicians to implement and deliver solutions as a team.
· Operate as highly technical project manager and leader in semi-matrix system. Maintain development on schedule and meeting cost targets.
· Use effective communication and presentation skills and tools including clear and concise visual tools like diagrams and scorecards, leverage available and emerging analytical analysis and AI tools to drive the design and development decisions with incomplete information. Provide effective documentation.
· Conduct effective system design reviews according to Program / PLC development process.
· Effectively develop vendors and suppliers to deliver necessary optical components and modules.
· Develop alignment methods and solutions, work with HW team on necessary tooling.
· Develop test plans and procedures. Design, construct, and calibrate optical and opto-mechanical benches to test…