Systems Engineer IV

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $161,000–$221,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $183k

This role $191k

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This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $154,500–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $183k 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 124 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$192,500 across 107 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer IV

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Systems Engineer IV (E4) joins a high-performance engineering team focused on semiconductor inspection technology development. In this role, you will design, integrate, and optimize complex systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions for intricate processes and write system specifications. You will be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring the seamless integration of subsystems while mitigating risks to meet quality standards. The work involves developing next-generation optical inspection and metrology products by converting market requirements into detailed technical designs. Key responsibilities include creating light and error budgets, troubleshooting complex engineering problems, and managing vendor relations for components. Required skills include expertise in optical physics, system engineering, and proficiency with industry tools such as Zemax, Code V, Python, and MATLAB to solve critical challenges in the semiconductor capital equipment space.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $191000 from 76 postings across 17 companies.

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Skills

Optical Physics System Engineering Zemax Code V Python MATLAB Optical Design Metrology DUV Imaging Optics

What you'll do

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to deliver critical modules and subsystems for next-generation inspection tools.
Convert market and program requirements into detailed technical system specifications.
Develop conceptual optical designs, light budgets, and error budgets to support product development.
Identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems while driving cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Act as a technical project manager to ensure development stays on schedule and meets cost targets.
Develop and manage relationships with vendors to source necessary optical components and modules.
Design, construct, and calibrate opto-mechanical benches to test key components and subsystems.
Create test plans, procedures, and documentation for manufacturing, reliability, and service teams.

What we're looking for

MS or PhD in Optical Physics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
5 to 15 years of experience, ideally within the semiconductor capital equipment industry.
Theoretical and working knowledge of optical physics and system engineering.
Proficiency with industry standard design and analysis tools such as Zemax, Code V, Python, or MATLAB.
Experience in experimental lab work and engineering design.
DUV and imaging optics experience (preferred).

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