This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$129,575–$177,412
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$164k
versus about
$153k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
129 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$138,000–$190,000
across 110 roles with salary data.
As a Systems Engineer III (E3), you will join an engineering team focused on the development of complex, high-performance optical lithography systems for the advanced packaging market. You will manage the full product development cycle, including defining system specifications, designing and executing test plans, and performing experiments to validate error budgets. Your daily work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to oversee subsystem assembly, troubleshooting root causes in manufacturing and field environments, and developing optical metrology hardware and software for automated measurements. The role requires expertise in opto-mechanical instrumentation involving light sources, sensors, lenses, and filters. You will utilize technical skills in data analysis, visualization, and programming with tools like Matlab or Python to debug system issues while ensuring high-quality standards are met across all integrated subsystems and components.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191000 from 77 postings across 17 companies.