Systems Engineer IV

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $161,000–$221,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $161k

This role $191k

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This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $131,800–$189,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k 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 133 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $133,500–$183,500 across 133 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer IV

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The Systems Engineer IV joins a team focused on designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems within the semiconductor industry. This role involves managing the full product development cycle for high-performance optical lithography systems used in advanced packaging. Key responsibilities include defining system architectures, developing error budgets, conducting Design of Experiments (DOE) to validate performance, and troubleshooting root causes during manufacturing and field use. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to manage subsystem projects and develop optical metrology hardware and software. Required skills include proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and programming using tools like Matlab or Python. Candidates must possess expertise in opto-mechanical instrumentation involving light sources, sensors, lenses, and filters. The role addresses technical challenges in high-volume manufacturing environments by ensuring system components meet rigorous quality standards and performance requirements.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $193000 from 63 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Optical Systems Opto-mechanical Instrumentation Python Matlab Data Analysis Image Processing SW Automation Optical Metrology System Architecture Project Management

What you'll do

Design, integrate, and optimize complex optical lithography systems for advanced packaging applications.
Define system architectures, requirements, and specifications for subsystems, modules, and components.
Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, risks, and technical milestones for optical assemblies.
Develop and maintain error budgets and execute experiments to validate system performance.
Design and execute test plans for prototype acceptance, qualification, and feasibility testing of hardware features.
Troubleshoot and root cause complex system issues during manufacturing and in the field.
Develop and maintain optical metrology hardware and software to automate measurement of key metrics.
Write technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to resolve identified technical problems.

What we're looking for

Master's degree or PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and/or related fields.
4 to 10 years of experience.
Hands-on experience designing, assembling, calibrating, and using complex opto-mechanical instrumentation or systems.
Experience designing and executing test plans and concept and feasibility studies.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization techniques.
Strong programming and/or scripting experience with tools such as Matlab or Python.
Ability to perform system and subsystem level software debugging based on error messages and logs.
Image processing, software automation, and AI tool experience (preferred).

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