2026 NCG - Systems Engineer III (Doctorate)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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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 writing 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.

What You’ll Do

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll be designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes. 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, ensuring that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Write portionsof the system engineering specificationpertaining tofield of technicalexpertise

• Work on system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics,algorithmsand software designutilizingexpertisein technical area of specialty

• Performtests andprovide feedback to product engineering and software onnew designsand ongoing engineering improvements

• Identifyandtroubleshoot engineering problems infieldof technicalexpertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.

• Work with System Integration during the assembly and final testing of all products

• Assure that allnew designsof hardware and softwaremeetmarket requirement specifications andare reliable, safe, user friendly and maintainable by the field

• Review all external equipment interfaces, analyze architecture ideas,andensuretheyare up to date and documented

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduating with a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry,Physicsora relatedfield.

• Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previousinternship or related field experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience

• Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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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