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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.\nWhat We Offer\nSalary:\n$124,000.00 - $171,000.00Location:\nSanta Clara,CAYou’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.\nAt Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.\nElectrical Engineer - Industrial I/O and Control Systems\nAbout the Role\nApplied Materials' Platform Center of Excellence (PCOE) Controls Hardware Team is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to drive the selection, integration, validation, and deployment of industrial I/O and control system technologies used across advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.\nThis role focuses on industrial automation platforms, distributed I/O architectures, machine control systems, functional safety technologies, and control system suppliers. You will work closely with internal business units, product engineering teams, and strategic suppliers to develop scalable control system solutions that improve reliability, maintainability, and standardization across Applied Materials' product portfolio.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong electrical and control systems knowledge with practical experience in industrial automation technologies such as EtherCAT, Beckhoff, DDI, PLC-based controls, distributed I/O systems, and machine safety architectures.\nKey Responsibilities\nIndustrial I/O and Control System Architecture\nEvaluate, develop, and deploy industrial I/O and machine control system solutions for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.\nDefine system-level requirements and architectures for distributed I/O platforms, control networks, safety systems, and machine interfaces.\nSupport standardization of control system platforms across multiple product lines and business units.\nAnalyze technical trade-offs involving performance, reliability, maintainability, lifecycle cost, and scalability.\nDrive technology assessments and recommendations for future control system roadmaps.\nPlatform Integration and Validation\nLead integration and validation of commercial and custom industrial I/O platforms including controllers, remote I/O modules, communication networks, and safety systems.\nDevelop validation strategies to characterize control system performance, robustness, diagnostics, and fault recovery behavior.\nInvestigate and resolve complex system-level issues involving controls hardware, communication networks, I/O subsystems, and field installations.\nSupport product qualification, deployment, and sustaining engineering activities.\nIndustrial Networking and Functional Safety\nSupport implementation of industrial communication technologies including EtherCAT and related industrial networking solutions.\nEvaluate machine safety architectures and safety-rated control systems to ensure compliance with equipment requirements and industry standards.\nParticipate in safety assessments, risk reduction initiatives, and functional safety design reviews.\nDrive standardization of safety-related hardware and control system solutions.\nCross-Functional Technical Leadership\nCollaborate with product engineering, software, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to deliver control system solutions that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.\nCommunicate technical recommendations, validation results, risks, and project status to stakeholders and leadership teams.\nInfluence technical decisions across multiple product teams and business units.\nProvide technical leadership during architecture reviews, design reviews, and supplier engagements.\nSupplier and Technology Management\nManage technical relationships with industrial automation and control system suppliers.\nDrive supplier roadmap alignment to support long-term platform strategies.\nEvaluate emerging automation technologies and identify opportunities for adoption.\nSupport component lifecycle management, obsolescence planning, and supply chain risk mitigation.\nCoordinate supplier qualification and technology evaluation activities.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuccessful candidates will:\nDeliver reliable and scalable industrial control system solutions that meet business and customer requirements.\nDrive standardization of control platforms across multiple products and business units.\nSuccessfully integrate and deploy new I/O and control technologies with minimal operational disruption.\nBuild strong technical partnerships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.\nInfluence the long-term direction of Applied Materials' industrial automation and control system strategy.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.\n7+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine controls, industrial I/O systems, or semiconductor equipment development.\nExperience working with distributed I/O systems and industrial control architectures.\nStrong understanding of industrial networking technologies including:\nEtherCAT\nEthernet-based industrial protocols\nIndustrial serial communication technologies\n\nExperience with control system integration, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.\nFamiliarity with industrial automation hardware including:\nRemote I/O systems\nSafety controllers\nMachine control platforms\nIndustrial communication interfaces\n\nStrong technical communication and presentation skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with analog and digital mixed signal industrial I/O solutions.\nExperience with machine safety systems and functional safety concepts.\nKnowledge of SEMI S2 and semiconductor equipment safety requirements.\nExperience with industrial automation, robotics, motion control, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.\nFamiliarity with control system qualification, verification, and reliability assessments.\nExperience managing supplier technical engagements and technology roadmaps.\nDesired Competencies\nStrong systems-level thinking and technical judgment.\nAbility to evaluate complex architectures and make data-driven recommendations.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to influence technical direction without direct authority.\nEffective prioritization and execution across multiple concurrent programs.\nStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nNoThe 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.\nFor 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.\nApplied 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.\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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