Sensor Engineer

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Sensor Engineer – Wafer Fab Equipment

About the Role

We are seeking a Sensor Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced sensing solutions for semiconductor Wafer Fab Equipment. This role bridges deep technical sensor expertise with customer-facing application support, requiring both hands-on lab work and strategic technical leadership. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex, high-value customer problems and driving new methodologies that improve system performance.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps, and drive solutions through the full work cycle to implementation
• Technically lead complex application activities and cross-functional teams
• Create and lead new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications
• Design and test sensors for Wafer Fab Equipment in a lab environment, adhering to all safety guidelines
• Analyze, develop, document, and transfer new application capabilities within the system envelope, from the product division to the customer application support team
• Lead internal and external customer technical review meetings
• Select appropriate sensor protocols and data integration methodologies to solve high-value customer problems
• Leverage AI and machine learning tools to accelerate sensor development, data analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive insights for customer applications

Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
• 2–4 years of related experience in sensor design, integration, and testing
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing wire harnesses, engineering drawings, and design-for-manufacturing practices
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition boards and communication protocols for data exchange over networks
• Statistical analysis experience, including use of R, Python, or JMP
• Exposure to Semiconductor Fab Equipment as a Systems or Equipment Engineer
• Understanding of semiconductor fab equipment sensor operating environments (network, power feeding, information security)
• In-depth knowledge of various industry-standard sensor protocols and network protocols
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and techniques (e.g., pattern recognition, predictive modeling) applied to sensor data and equipment diagnostics

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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.