Systems Engineer IV

Salary: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00 Location: Santa Clara, CA As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem‑solving is essential as you collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and write system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations. 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. 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. Role Responsibilities Lead and execute systems engineering projects involving sensor, algorithm, and control system modules for plasma etch systems – from concept to production deployment Develop and optimize algorithms for automation and advanced control of complex etch subsystems: Radio Frequency (RF) Power, Pulsed Voltage (PVT), Flow and Temperature Identify and address gaps in sensor technologies necessary to diagnose equipment performance in production environment Build and qualify prototypes of new designs, or procure entire subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test for compliance with detailed specifications Design and implement solutions that effectively combine classical mathematical algorithms with deep learning approaches to solve productivity challenges Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders including Field, Marketing, Product, Applications, Software, and Systems teams to gather requirements and integrate sensor and control system solutions Minimum Qualifications PhD (or Master’s with experience) in Engineering or Physics Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: RF/DC Plasma Systems; Plasma Sensing; Algorithm Development 3‑5 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry Data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python or similar Experience in a multidisciplinary R&D environment: SW/HW/Algorithm Outstanding written and verbal communication to influence a range of stakeholders Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Relocation Eligible: No 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co