Systems Engineer IV

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.

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.

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.

Role & Responsibilities

System Architecture & Integration

• Define and implement end-to-end system architectures for sensor integration across equipment and subsystems
• Design scalable solutions supporting both new product development and retrofit of existing tools
• Ensure seamless integration across hardware, controls, and software interfaces

Sensor Strategy & Deployment

• Identify and deploy sensors aligned to failure modes, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance use cases
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies
• Define requirements for sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability

Data Acquisition & Connectivity

• Develop system requirements for data acquisition, synchronization, and signal conditioning
• Enable connectivity using industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet-based, fieldbus, and serial interfaces)
• Design scalable data pipelines from equipment to analytics platforms

Predictive Maintenance Enablement

• Translate system requirements into data-driven maintenance capabilities, including anomaly detection and failure prediction
• Partner with software engineering and data science teams to integrate analytics and AI/ML models
• Support development of automated diagnostics and maintenance recommendations

System Validation & Reliability

• Define and execute system-level validation plans to verify sensor accuracy and performance
• Support reliability engineering by mapping failure modes to measurable signals and diagnostics
• Ensure system robustness and performance across operating conditions

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead projects or functional teams with moderate scope, complexity, and resource requirements
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and influence stakeholders to align on solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation

Problem Solving & Impact

• Apply advanced analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex system-level issues
• Drive improvements to products, processes, and services based on business and technical challenges
• Contribute to achieving customer, operational, and project objectives in alignment with organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 6-10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in complex system integration within semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or similar domains
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, electrical signals)
• Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial communication protocols
• Knowledge of system architecture, system integration, and requirements definition
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and reliability engineering concepts

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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