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.

Role Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates schematics, components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission and storage of electricity

• Analyzes equipment to establish operating constrains, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results

• Design Electro-mechanical subsystems and systems for instrumentation, power and motion control system applications. Ability to design analog/digital circuits, control circuits, power supplies, motion control data acquisition, and designing for EMC considerations.

• Strong Knowledge and proficiency in electrical engineering and operation of devices and sensors such as:  thermocouples, electric actuators, motors, heaters, pressure sensors, pressure controllers, flow controllers

• Collaborate with systems, software, electrical and mechanical engineers to develop and implement hardware/ firmware requirements

• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

• Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance

• Strong working knowledge of EtherCAT bus system with PLCs

• Robust knowledge of motion controls, close-loop temperature controls

• Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), development, troubleshooting and validation

• Strong ability to manage tasks and projects independently with extreme urgency

• Proficient with basic computer programs: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio

• Experience with CAD programs: Zuken E3S, PCAD, OrCAD, and/or AutoCAD or other schematic capture software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

• Capability to work effectively in a team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7-10 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Pilz automation PLC

• Expert level troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical systems

• Good understanding of the safety requirements/ regulatory compliance (e.g. SEMI S2, S14, S22, NFPA79, EMI/ EMC etc.)

• Interest and experience in power distribution and control system design of complex systems

• Proven leadership and business acumen skills

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Experience with LabView, C, C++, Python, etc., Teamcenter, Inventor, NX, SMARTSHEET

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.