FIB TEM Systems Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
67 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $146,125–$214,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $180k 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 337 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 219 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · FIB TEM Systems Engineer

The FIB TEM Systems Engineer serves as the technical owner for semiconductor metrology tools, ensuring reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. This role involves designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings. The engineer performs engineering analysis, generates test reports, and creates documentation for product releases while coordinating component procurement and assembly. Key responsibilities include leading root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, software, and automation systems, as well as executing qualification and validation plans. The position requires expertise in tools like FIB, TEM, SEM, and Atomic Probe Tomography. Candidates must possess skills in reliability engineering, SPC methodologies, and Lean manufacturing to support semiconductor process and metrology equipment within a high-tech manufacturing and research environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned semiconductor metrology tools and equipment.
  • Develop and execute installation, calibration, qualification, and acceptance testing protocols.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, vacuum, and automation systems.
  • Develop reliability improvement roadmaps and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and service providers to manage maintenance and service contracts.
  • Create and maintain operating procedures, PM instructions, and engineering documentation for product releases.
  • Lead equipment upgrade, retrofit, and continuous improvement projects while assessing technical risks.

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.
  • Experience with FIB, TEM, SEM, Atomic Probe Tomography, or thin film deposition systems (preferred).
  • Knowledge of SEMI E10 standards, SPC, reliability engineering, Lean manufacturing, or project management (preferred).

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