FIB TEM Systems Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $182k
This role $148k
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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $149,843–$213,531 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $182k 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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · FIB TEM Systems Engineer

FIB TEM Systems Engineer The FIB TEM Systems Engineer serves as a technical owner for semiconductor metrology tools, ensuring reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of equipment used in the production and development of advanced chips. In this role, you will perform complex troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, and automation systems while conducting root cause analysis to implement corrective actions. You will develop maintenance strategies, manage vendor relationships, lead upgrade projects, and create technical documentation for product releases. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in engineering or physics and experience with FIB, TEM, SEM, or atomic probe tomography tools. Key competencies include interpreting schematics, managing equipment uptime, and utilizing SPC methodologies to solve problems within the semiconductor metrology space. You will collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance operation of critical manufacturing and research infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner for semiconductor metrology tools to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Execute installation, calibration, qualification, and acceptance testing activities for new equipment.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and automation systems.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and corrective actions to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Coordinate with OEM suppliers and service providers to manage parts procurement and service contracts.
  • Create technical documentation including operating procedures, test reports, and compliance records.
  • Lead equipment upgrade projects and provide technical mentorship to technicians and junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting semiconductor metrology, analytical, or R&D equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, and automation systems.
  • Experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred experience with FIB, TEM, SEM, Atomic Probe Tomography, or thin film deposition systems.
  • Knowledge of SEMI E10 standards, SPC methodologies, reliability engineering, and Lean manufacturing techniques.

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