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Applied MaterialsPosted 2 weeks ago

Systems Engineer, Platform & Integration III (E3)

$138,000–$190,000 year

On-siteSanta Clara, California, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Lead architecture definition, design, integration, and testing of advanced platforms and optical subsystems within semiconductor process equipment, including etch, CMP, inspection, and metrology platforms. Design and integrate precision mechanical, opto-mechanical, and optical components, assemblies, and subsystems such as frames, stages, sample transfer mechanisms, gas delivery, and motion control systems. Define and flow down system engineering specifications aligned to tool performance targets for throughput, yield, uptime, and cost of ownership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate process requirements into robust mechanical, electrical, control, and optical designs, leading architecture trade-offs and design reviews. Prototype, integrate, and qualify subsystems within complex wafer processing tools, including alignment, calibration, and system verification. Partner with global suppliers to source and qualify components meeting quality and reliability standards. Conduct rigorous validation and reliability testing ensuring compliance with SEMI standards, while diagnosing and resolving issues related to performance degradation, contamination, and environmental sensitivities. Provide onsite and remote support to field service and customer engineering teams for troubleshooting within semiconductor fabrication facilities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 4–7 years of hands-on experience in industrial design, integration, and testing of Semiconductor equipment Platforms and Systems for high-precision optical processing, metrology, or inspection

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