Systems Engineer IV, Electrical Interconnections and Subsystem Communications

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$161,000–$221,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer IV, Electrical Interconnections and Subsystem Communications

The Systems Engineer IV - (E4) | Electrical Interconnections and Subsystem Communications joins the team to own the electrical interconnect architecture and subsystem communications for a complex, high-performance optical system. This role involves designing, integrating, and optimizing systems throughout the product development cycle, from requirements and specifications to manufacturing and field support. Key responsibilities include defining harness topologies, power distribution, and communication protocols such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and USB. The engineer will manage error budgets for EMI/EMC and signal integrity while using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and Python or Matlab for troubleshooting and data analysis. The position solves intricate problems regarding cabling, motion, and imaging subsystems within a volume manufacturing environment, ensuring seamless integration and reliability for semiconductor equipment and precision motion platforms.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $190000 from 99 postings across 21 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define the system-level electrical interconnect architecture including harness topology, power distribution, and grounding.
  • Derive electrical and communication requirements from customer needs and document them in interface control documents.
  • Own the subsystem communication architecture and protocols for Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and serial links.
  • Develop and maintain error and noise budgets for EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and power integrity.
  • Design and execute system test plans and experiments to validate error budgets and mitigate performance risks.
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level electrical and HW/SW integration issues using oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
  • Drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-service by creating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
  • Support manufacturing and customer site teams to resolve critical issues during installation and production use.

What we're looking for

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience with a BS, 5+ years with an MS, or 2+ years with a PhD.
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and debugging electrical interconnects and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Working knowledge of industrial and embedded communication interfaces and protocols including Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, and USB.
  • Experience reading and creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
  • Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, and DMMs.
  • Proficient with data analysis and visualization with strong scripting experience in Python or Matlab.
  • Experience with EMI/EMC and signal integrity analysis, mitigation, and compliance testing (preferred).

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