FIB/TEM Systems Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a FIB/TEM Systems Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The engineer owns the technical reliability, performance, qualification and continuous improvement of semiconductor metrology equipment, acting as subject matter expert for assigned tools and working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Product Development, technicians and OEM suppliers. The role drives equipment uptime, qualification readiness, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical owner of assigned metrology tools and maintain performance standards, operating procedures and maintenance strategies
• Plan and run installation, calibration, qualification and acceptance testing, and support commissioning and decommissioning
• Lead troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, software and automation systems, perform failure analysis and implement CAPA
• Analyze performance data and failure trends, build reliability roadmaps and preventive maintenance programs, and set KPIs for uptime, MTBF and MTTR
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers, review service reports and manage service contracts
• Maintain operating procedures, qualification reports, calibration history and equipment records, ensuring compliance with safety policies, SEMI standards and regulations
• Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits and lab expansion projects, assess technical risks and report progress to management
• Partner with Metrology Production, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities and Operations, and mentor technicians and junior engineers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Physics, Materials Science or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience supporting semiconductor metrology, analytical or R&D equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with root cause analysis
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with FIB, TEM, SEM, atomic probe tomography, thin-film deposition and supporting equipment (chiller, UPS, coater, scriber)
• Knowledge of SEMI E10 reliability standards, SPC, reliability engineering, Lean and continuous improvement
• OEM supplier experience, project management experience and familiarity with data analytics tools

What we offer

• Salary of $124,000 to $171,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program
• Supportive work culture focused on learning and career growth