Systems Engineer, Platform & Integration III (E3)

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $138,000.00 - $190,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.  At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .      As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.       Systems Engineer, Platform & Integration – Applied Materials Role Responsibilities: Lead the   architecture definition, design, integration, and testing  of advanced platforms and optical subsystems within semiconductor process equipment (e.g., etch, CMP, inspection, and metrology platforms) Design and integrate   precision mechanical, opto-mechanical, and optical components, assemblies, and subsystems  including frames, structures, panels, stages, sample transfer mechanisms, , gas and liquid delivery subsystems, environmental and temperature controls, motion control, mounts, optical lenses, illumination sources, beam delivery systems, interferometers, polarization optics, optical coatings, filters, mirrors, prisms, and opto-mechanical assemblies Define and flow down   system engineering specifications  aligned to Applied Materials tool performance targets, including throughput, yield, uptime, and cost of ownership Collaborate closely with   process engineers, product management, and platform engineering teams  to translate semiconductor process requirements into robust mechanical, electrical, control, optomechanical, and optical designs Lead   mechanical, opto-mechanical, and optical architecture trade-offs and design reviews , driving data-based decisions across performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability Prototype, integrate, and qualify   mechanical, opto-mechanical, and optical subsystems within complex wafer processing tools , including alignment, calibration, and system verification Partner with global suppliers to   source, evaluate, and qualify mechanical, optomechanical, and optical components and subsystems  in accordance with Applied Materials quality and reliability standards Conduct   rigorous validation and reliability testing , ensuring compliance with SEMI standards and internal tool qualification requirements Diagnose and resolve issues related to   performance degradation, contamination, drift, and environmental