Electrical Engineer – Sensor Development

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development of a new family of semiconductor process tool sensors. You will work alongside other engineers on innovative sensor projects that impact the semiconductor industry.

Key responsibilities

• Design, test, and analyze optical and THz/GHz sensors, including transducer and circuit design.
• Integrate PCBs, embedded firmware, and manage PCB supplier relationships.
• Build and validate optical benches, characterize lasers, amplifiers, and detectors across UV to MWIR wavelengths.
• Collaborate with sensor architects, physicists, and system HW/SW engineers to deliver complete sensor systems.

Required profile

• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in optical or THz/GHz sensor development.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes, vacuum process tools, and related physics.

Required skills

• Analog and digital circuit design and testing.
• Firmware development and validation for embedded systems.
• Optical design tools such as LightTools and Zemax.
• Experience with FPGA development (plus), ECAT or DNet communication standards (plus).

What we offer

• Salary range $124,000 – $171,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with health, wellbeing, and professional growth programs.
• Eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.