Sym3 Staff Hardware Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead mechanical or electrical development for Sym3 plasma etch tools. The role focuses on improving hardware performance, prototyping solutions, and delivering value to customers in the semiconductor and display markets.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, field teams and business units to identify high‑value service opportunities on plasma tools.
• Determine and implement hardware changes required to enhance performance.
• Partner with engineering teams and vendors to prototype, test, and validate hardware solutions.
• Design experiments, collect data, and compile detailed engineering reports.
• Analyze test results and produce marketing reports that demonstrate the value of hardware improvements to customers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, plasma engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of Sym3 etch hardware experience.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Effective technical presentation and communication skills.
• Product development experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Sym3 etch hardware expertise.
• Hardware prototyping and performance optimization.