As a Systems Engineer at our semiconductor company, you will join a dynamic team to design and integrate advanced X-ray micro-CT systems. Your daily tasks include leading system-level design, optimizing imaging performance, conducting calibration experiments, and automating workflows with Python. You’ll collaborate across hardware and software disciplines to resolve complex issues, document technical decisions, and support the transition of systems from R&D to production. Key responsibilities involve defining subsystem requirements, driving architecture brainstorming meetings, building prototypes, and ensuring compliance with detailed specifications through rigorous testing. The role requires expertise in system engineering, Python scripting, and a broad understanding of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that drives innovation in the semiconductor industry.
Skills
Python
Linux
System Design
X-ray Imaging
Subsystem Integration
Calibration
Validation
Automation
Documentation
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
Prototyping
Subsystem Procurement
Troubleshooting
Reliability Testing
Remote Support
Onsite Support
What you'll do
Lead and support system-level design and integration of X-ray micro-CT systems.
Develop and optimize X-ray imaging performance metrics like resolution and SNR.
Own system requirements, conduct trade studies, and manage performance budgets.
Design and execute calibration, characterization, and validation experiments for systems.
Analyze imaging data and automate workflows using Python scripts.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
Expertise in designing, integrating, and optimizing complex X-ray micro-CT systems.
Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automating imaging workflows.
Ability to lead system-level design meetings and drive down selection of subsystem architectures.
Experience conducting detailed engineering analysis and evaluating architectural designs.
Strong collaboration skills across hardware and software disciplines to resolve issues.
Support system integration, testing, and qualification of new product designs.
Market check
Salary context
This
$120,000–$165,000
range sits above
38%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$190,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
65 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$141,000–$193,500
across 65 roles with salary data.