Electrical Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer (E3) to develop a new family of semiconductor process tool sensors. The role involves designing, testing, and bringing up sensor hardware and firmware to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Design, test, and analyze sensor transducers, analog and digital circuits, and firmware.
• Collaborate with sensor architects, physicists, and system HW/SW engineers to deliver complete sensor systems.
• Integrate sensors into process chambers, verify performance, and troubleshoot hardware and embedded software.
• Debug and repair PCBs, firmware, and system prototypes during development.
• Participate in schematic/layout/BOM reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop pass/fail test criteria and execute test procedures at supplier sites.
• Provide status updates and proactive communication to stakeholders.

Required profile

• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
• 4+ years of experience in sensor development for semiconductor or vacuum process tools.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes, laser/optics or GHz/mm‑wave devices.
• Experience with testing and debugging optical or optoelectronic assemblies.
• Ability to work independently and with remote teams.

Required skills

• Sensor transducer design, analog and digital circuit design.
• Embedded firmware development and validation.
• PCB design using Orcad and circuit simulation with Spice.
• Serial interfaces (I2S, I2C, SPI, ADC, DAC) and industrial communication standards (ECAT, DNet).
• Testing and debugging of optical systems, photo‑detectors, IR LEDs.
• Familiarity with FPGA development (optional).

What we offer

• Salary range $124,000 – $171,000 per year.
• Location in Santa Clara, CA.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, bonus and stock award programs.