Systems Engineer IV (E4)

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Benicia, CA
Salary
$140,000–$192,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $166k 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 56 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $135,750–$186,750 across 56 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer IV (E4)

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.

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.

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