Systems Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Benicia, CA
Salary: $120,000–$165,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $160k

This role $142k

$111k most similar roles pay here $207k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $128,715–$191,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $160k 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 179 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,000–$180,000 across 143 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

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As a Systems Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems within the semiconductor industry. You will perform detailed engineering analysis of subsystems, lead architecture brainstorming meetings, and define system specifications while ensuring designs meet market requirement specifications. Your daily work involves building and qualifying prototypes, troubleshooting difficult problems related to serviceability and manufacturability, and supporting system integration during assembly and final testing. The role requires expertise in systems thinking, problem-solving, and a mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design. You will utilize skills in optical microscopy and characterization techniques while managing requirements for metrology equipment such as X-ray, optical, SEM, or TEM systems. This position addresses the technical challenges of developing advanced solutions for intricate semiconductor manufacturing processes and complex system architectures.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $190500 from 82 postings across 17 companies.

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Skills

X-ray Optical Microscopy SEM TEM Metrology System Architecture Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics Chemistry Materials Science System Integration

What you'll do

Define and design complex components, modules, and subsystems that meet market requirement specifications.
Develop system engineering specifications across multiple technical disciplines.
Lead architecture brainstorming meetings to select final designs for subsystems.
Perform detailed engineering analysis of subsystems based on functional requirements and design concepts.
Build and qualify prototypes or manage the procurement and testing of outsourced subsystems.
Troubleshoot complex engineering problems related to serviceability and manufacturability.
Coordinate and perform tests against internal and industry-accepted reliability specifications.
Provide remote and onsite technical support to field personnel as required.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree required.
Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
4 to 7 years of experience in the semiconductor industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting, servicing, or operating metrology equipment including X-ray, optical, SEM, or TEM systems.
Strong hands-on skills in optical microscopy and related characterization techniques.
Proven ability to perform product or system demonstrations in customer-facing, commercial, or technical sales environments.