Systems Engineer IV

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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

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Role Summary

TheSystems Engineer IV is a senior technical contributor responsible forend‑to‑end systems engineering ownership of complex semiconductor capital equipment subsystems. This role leadscross‑functional execution across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer engineering teams to deliverreliable, high‑performance, and field‑ready systems.

The position plays a critical role innew product introduction (NPI),field issue resolution, andreliability improvement programs, translating customer and business requirements into robust system‑level solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Ownership & Technical Leadership

• Ownsystem‑level requirements, architecture, and performance for assigned tool subsystems and assemblies.
• Leadsystem integration, trade studies, and design reviews to ensure alignment with reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and customer requirements.
• Drivetechnical decision‑making across cross‑functional teams; influence without authority.

Reliability & Issue Resolution

• Leadroot cause analysis (RCA) for complex field and factory issues using data‑driven methods (FA, DFMEA, FRACAS, Pareto, trend analysis).
• Define and executecorrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including hardware, software, and process changes.
• Ownqualification and validation plans to ensure fixes meet performance, reliability, and customer acceptance criteria.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Continuous Improvement

• SupportNPI programs from concept through qualification, release, and field ramp.
• Drivecontinuous improvement initiatives (CIPs) focused on uptime, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to enablescalable production and smooth ramp.

Cross‑Functional & Customer Engagement

• Serve as thetechnical interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer engineering.
• Present technical findings and recommendations tosenior technical leadership and customers.
• Support customer escalations and on‑site activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or semiconductor capital equipment.
• Strong background incomplex electro‑mechanical systems and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience leadingroot cause investigations and reliability improvements.
• Proven ability to operate independently onambiguous, high‑impact problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withvacuum systems, robotics, motion control, or wafer‑handling subsystems.
• Familiarity withDFMEA, PFMEA, qualification methodologies, and structured problem‑solving tools.
• Experience supportingfab environments and customer‑facing escalations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical stakeholders.

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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