Electrical Engineer IV

Who We Are

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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$147,000.00 - $202,500.00

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 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.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be designing, integrating, and optimizing complex electrical systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in electrical design and systems thinking and problem-solving will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining electrical system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that our electrical systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.  

Role Responsibilities:

• Technically lead or execute complex electrical engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers 

• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex electrical problems 

• Design, specify or modify electrical engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, or drawings of complex scope 

• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects 

• Implement concepts for a wide range of complex product issues and solutions 

• Generate product specifications; specify or perform engineering analysis  

• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports 

• Lead moderately complex functional or project teams, as applicable

• Clearly communicate difficult concepts and influence varied perspectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• 7-10 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Background in digital / analog circuity design

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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