Electrical Engineer II, Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$100,000–$136,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
26 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $152k
This role $118k
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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $120,600–$182,498 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $152k for comparable roles.

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 212 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer II, Semiconductor Equipment

Electrical Engineer II – Semiconductor Equipment As an Electrical Engineer II, you will join the engineering team to support the definition and specification of next-generation 300mm wafer-level substrate processing equipment. You will be responsible for designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance technology supporting semiconductor manufacturing. Your daily work involves performing engineering analysis, generating test reports, and creating documentation for product releases while coordinating the procurement of critical components. You will design and support AC and DC distribution systems, interpret wiring diagrams, and troubleshoot circuits ranging from simple controls to complex industrial systems. Key technical areas include PLC-based equipment, sensors, actuators, relays, power supplies, and industrial connectors. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis and system validation while ensuring all designs follow applicable electrical standards and safety practices for industrial machinery.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $165750 from 69 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings for semiconductor equipment.
  • Design and support AC and DC electrical distribution systems for industrial machinery.
  • Interpret and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
  • Perform field wiring verification and integrate industrial electrical components into systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical circuits including control systems, sensors, actuators, and PLC-based equipment.
  • Select and install industrial connectors, terminal blocks, and cable assemblies.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical and controls issues.
  • Create technical documentation, engineering change requests, and reports for product releases.

What we're looking for

  • Familiarity with AC and DC power distribution systems.
  • Understanding of industrial control systems and electrical control circuits.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Hands-on experience with industrial connectors, panel wiring, cable routing, and electrical integration.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical systems from basic to moderately complex circuits.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment or industrial tools (preferred); exposure to system-level architecture definition (preferred).

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