This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$135,648–$190,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$166k
versus about
$163k
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
134 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$133,500–$183,500
across 134 roles with salary data.
Systems Engineer IV - (E4)
As a Systems Engineer IV - (E4), you will join a team dedicated to designing, integrating, and optimizing complex semiconductor equipment platforms. You will lead the development of advanced systems incorporating electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithmic, and software subsystems while translating market requirements into technical architectures and performance metrics. Your daily work involves conducting trade studies, defining system specifications, and managing integration during prototype and qualification phases. You will solve intricate challenges involving machine vision, laser-based technologies, photonics, and precision metrology systems. The role requires expertise in electro-optical engineering to manage illumination systems, sensors, and detectors while ensuring signal integrity and calibration stability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to vibration sensitivity and thermal effects, ultimately ensuring that complex hardware and software components meet rigorous quality standards for semiconductor manufacturing.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $158250 from 196 postings across 33 companies.
Develop verification and validation strategies including requirements traceability and performance testing.
Lead the development of electro-optical subsystems including imaging systems, sensors, and laser-based technologies.
Evaluate and integrate emerging optical and photonic technologies to enhance product performance.
What we're looking for
7-10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, photonics, electro-optical systems, advanced instrumentation, aerospace EO/IR systems, imaging systems, or related fields.
Experience with complex multidisciplinary system development throughout the product lifecycle.
Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment (preferred).
Experience with laser technologies, imaging systems, machine vision, metrology systems, or optical sensors (preferred).
Knowledge of requirements management methodologies and tools (preferred).
Understanding of precision motion control, calibration systems, and automation architectures (preferred).
Systems Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
DFMEA
FRACAS
CAPA
NPI
Motion Control
Vacuum Systems
Robotics
wafer‑handling
System Integration
Product Development
Trade Studies
System Architecture
Data Acquisition
Industrial Communication Protocols
Ethernet
Fieldbus
Serial Interfaces
Predictive Maintenance
AI
ML
Signal Conditioning
Reliability Engineering
Systems Engineering