Systems Engineer IV

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Gloucester, MA
Salary
$140,000–$192,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $131,007–$191,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $161k 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 · Systems Engineer IV

The Systems Engineer IV is a senior technical contributor responsible for end-to-end systems engineering ownership of complex semiconductor capital equipment subsystems. Working within a cross-functional team, you will design, integrate, and optimize systems, translating customer requirements into robust hardware solutions. Your daily responsibilities include owning system-level requirements, architecture, and performance, leading trade studies, and conducting root cause analysis for complex field issues. You will utilize data-driven methods such as FA, DFMEA, FRACAS, and Pareto analysis to drive corrective actions. The role requires expertise in complex electro-mechanical systems, vacuum systems, robotics, and motion control. You will support new product introduction and reliability improvement programs for the Sculpta platform, which addresses precision patterning challenges at advanced semiconductor technology nodes where nanometer-level accuracy is critical for yield and performance.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $119100 from 54 postings across 3 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own system-level requirements, architecture, and performance for assigned semiconductor tool subsystems and assemblies.
  • Lead system integration, trade studies, and design reviews to ensure alignment with reliability and manufacturability.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for complex field and factory issues using data-driven methods like DFMEA and FRACAS.
  • Define and execute corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) involving hardware, software, and process changes.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from initial concept through qualification and field ramp.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing uptime, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Serve as the technical interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer engineering teams.
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to senior technical leadership and customers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or semiconductor capital equipment.
  • Strong background in complex electro-mechanical systems and system integration.
  • Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and reliability improvements.
  • Proven ability to operate independently on ambiguous, high-impact problems.
  • Experience with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control, or wafer-handling subsystems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, qualification methodologies, and structured problem-solving tools (preferred).
  • Experience supporting fab environments and customer-facing escalations (preferred).

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