Systems Engineer - RF Sensors

Applied Materials

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

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $191k
$136k most similar roles pay here $238k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $161,800–$227,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $195k 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 212 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,000–$176,000 across 163 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer - RF Sensors

As a Systems Engineer - RF Sensors, you will design, integrate, and optimize complex systems within the semiconductor industry. You will lead and execute projects involving a mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design while ensuring products meet market requirement specifications. Your daily responsibilities include leading architecture brainstorming meetings, writing detailed subsystem specifications, creating architectural designs, and conducting system evaluations to select optimal solutions. You will also troubleshoot complex engineering problems related to serviceability and manufacturability, support system integration during assembly and testing, and manage vendor relationships for new product development. The role requires expertise in systems thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills in electrical sensors development and qualification. You will work on solving intricate processes by defining equipment interfaces and ensuring all systems architecture is documented to meet high quality standards.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $190500 from 86 postings across 18 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Execute complex projects involving electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design.
  • Lead architecture brainstorming meetings to select final top-level system architectures.
  • Write detailed specifications for subsystem modules and interface diagrams using systems analysis.
  • Create concepts for complex architectural design approaches and evaluate various component options.
  • Identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems related to serviceability and manufacturability.
  • Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs.
  • Define and document all equipment interfaces and system architectures.
  • Collaborate with vendors to develop new competitive products and manage key supplier relationships.

What we're looking for

  • 7-10 years of experience in electrical sensors development and qualification.
  • Experience designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems.
  • Ability to lead and execute projects involving electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design.
  • Proficiency in writing detailed system specifications and defining system architectures.
  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems related to serviceability and manufacturability.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to develop new products.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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