Senior Systems Engineer, Laser Integration & Applications (Advanced Substrates)

Applied Materials

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Austin, TXSanta Clara, CA
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126 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer, Laser Integration & Applications (Advanced Substrates)

The Senior Systems Engineer – Laser Integration & Applications (Advanced Substrates) joins the Photonics Platform Business to lead the integration and optimization of laser-based processes within capital manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on laser processing of transparent substrates, requiring the candidate to integrate commercial UV, visible, and IR short-pulse laser sources into automated tools. Key responsibilities include architecting laser subsystems for beam delivery, optics, and motion coordination while optimizing process windows for substrate marking, serialization, and singulation. The engineer must manage laser-to-substrate material interactions, tuning pulse energy and scan speeds to ensure high yield. Core competencies include system-level thinking, precision motion synchronization, and root-cause analysis. The role involves collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to support new product introduction and field issue resolution.

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What you'll do

  • Integrate commercial laser sources into automated processing tools for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Architect laser subsystems including beam delivery, optics, motion coordination, and safety integration.
  • Define and optimize process windows for substrate marking, serialization, and laser-based separation.
  • Tune laser parameters like pulse energy and scan speed to achieve high yield and minimal material damage.
  • Drive end-to-end system optimization for motion systems, substrate handling, and vision alignment.
  • Execute validation plans and lead root-cause analysis for laser processing field issues.
  • Act as the laser subject-matter expert to support the integration and release of new tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in laser applications, laser system integration, and automated precision manufacturing equipment.
  • Hands-on experience integrating commercial laser systems into automated equipment.
  • Strong understanding of laser–material interaction for brittle or transparent materials.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems.
  • Experience with advanced transparent substrates (preferred).
  • Experience with laser-based singulation methods such as ablation, grooving, or internal modification (preferred).
  • Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical discipline (preferred).

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