Cable Design Engineer
- Location
- Rehovot, Israel
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 125 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
About this role
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Location: Rehovot,ISR 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 an Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance the equipment that supports our technology. Using your technical experience and critical thinking skills, you will perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases. You will also coordinate the procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues to ensure peak performance.
Job Description
Senior Cable Design Engineer We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Cable Design Engineer to serve as the technical authority for cable and harness design across advanced semiconductor equipment platforms. What’s in it for you? You will own critical cable and interconnect decisions from architecture through production and field support, lead cross-functional technical activities, and drive standardization, cost, quality, and supplier improvements. Our Group: R&D The team develops and supports cable and harness solutions for complex multidisciplinary semiconductor equipment, working closely with module design, routing, manufacturing, sourcing, and global suppliers. What you'll be doing: • Serve as the primary technical authority and owner for all cable and harness design decisions, including cable architecture, interconnect strategy, cable technology selection, and connector selection. • Design, develop, and maintain cable and harness assemblies, electrical interconnects, and related documentation for advanced semiconductor equipment platforms. • Define cable architectures, connector interfaces, shielding, grounding, and EMC solutions for complex electromechanical systems. • Create, review, and approve cable BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and release documentation. • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex cable, interconnect, manufacturing, and field-related issues with limited supervision. • Lead design-for-cost, standardization, and commonality initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and enhance supply chain robustness. • Define, coordinate, and support engineering validation activities, qualification testing, and failure analysis of cable and harness solutions. • Technically lead cable-related engineering projects and support the development, qualification, and management of key suppliers. • Collaborate with module designers, routing engineers, manufacturing engineers, sourcing teams, and suppliers to deliver robust and scalable solutions. • Support pilot builds, production ramp activities, ECO implementation, and field issue resolution. • Serve as a