Systems Engineer - RF Sensors

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and advanced displays, is hiring a Systems Engineer for its RF Sensors business in Santa Clara, CA. The engineer designs, integrates and optimizes complex systems, working with cross-functional teams to define system architectures, write specifications and ensure systems meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and/or develop and execute complex projects combining electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithm and software design, and attend design reviews.
• Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand system requirements.
• Lead architecture brainstorming sessions and drive the process to down-select to a final top-level system architecture.
• Write detailed specifications covering subsystem modules and their interfaces to the product, using systems analysis to create diagrams.
• Create concepts for complex architectural design approaches and lead team evaluations to recommend the best system solution.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems, including serviceability and manufacturability.
• Support system integration during assembly and final testing of new product designs.
• Interface with groups on design, architecture and integration issues, and define and document all equipment interfaces and system architecture.
• Work with vendors to develop new competitive products, including developing key suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7-10 years of experience.
• Experience in electrical sensors development and qualification.

What we offer

• Salary of $161,000 to $221,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Full-time position, regular employee, with travel of about 10% of the time and relocation eligibility.
• A comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award program participation.