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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.\nAs an Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance the equipment that supports our technology. Using your technical experience and critical thinking skills, you will perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases. You will also coordinate the procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues to ensure peak performance.Position Summary\nThe FIB/TEMSystemEngineeris responsible forthe technical ownership, reliability, performance, qualification, and continuous improvement of semiconductor process and metrology equipment. This role serves as the subject matter expert for assigned tools and works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Product Development, Technicians, and OEM suppliers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation.\nThe Engineerdrives equipment uptime,qualificationreadiness, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance strategies, and process improvements to support product development, manufacturing, and customer requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nEquipment Ownership\nServe as the primary technical owner for assigned semiconductor metrologytools .\n\nDevelop andmaintainequipment performance standards, operating procedures, and maintenance strategies.\n\nMonitor equipment health, reliability, availability, andutilizationmetrics.\n\nDrive continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance and productivity.\n\nEquipment Qualification & Validation\nPlan and execute installation, calibration, qualification, andacceptancetesting activities.\n\nDevelop qualification plans, test procedures, and validation protocols.\n\nEnsure tools consistently meet engineering specifications and performance requirements.\n\nSupport new equipment introduction, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.\n\nTroubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis\nLead complex troubleshooting efforts involving mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, software, and automation systems.\n\nPerform failure analysis and root cause investigations.\n\nImplement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) toeliminaterecurring issues.\n\nEscalate critical issues and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams and OEM suppliers.\n\nReliability & Uptime Management\nAnalyze equipment performance data, failure trends, and maintenance history.\n\nDevelop reliabilityimprovementroadmaps and preventive maintenance programs.\n\nIdentifychronic tool issues and drive permanent corrective actions.\n\nEstablish KPIs for uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance effectiveness.\n\nVendor & Supplier Management\nCoordinate activities with equipment manufacturers and service providers.\n\nEvaluate vendor technical capabilities and support plans.\n\nReview service reports and ensure quality execution of vendor maintenance activities.\n\nManage equipment-related service contracts and support agreements.\n\nDocumentation & Compliance\nDevelop andmaintainoperating procedures, PM instructions, qualification reports, and engineering documentation.\n\nEnsure compliance with Applied Materials safety policies, SEMI standards, and regulatory requirements.\n\nMaintainaccurateequipment records, logs, calibration history, and maintenance documentation.\n\nProject Leadership\nLead equipment upgrade, retrofit, and continuous improvement projects and lab expansion\n\nAssess technical risks and develop mitigation plans.\n\nSupport capacity expansion and technology development programs.\n\nProvide project updates, schedules, and status reporting to management.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Metrology Production, BU Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations teams.\n\nMentor technicians and junior engineers.\n\nParticipate in design reviews and provide equipment-related recommendations.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in:\n\nMechanical Engineering\n\nElectrical Engineering\n\nMechatronics Engineering\n\nChemical Engineering\n\nPhysics\n\nMaterials Science\n\nOr related engineering discipline\n\n3+ years of experience supporting semiconductor metrology, analytical, or R&D equipment.\n\nStrong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, and automation systems.\n\nExperience with root cause analysis methodologies.\n\nAbilityto interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with the following semiconductor process or metrology tools:\n\nFIB\n\nTEM\n\nSEM\n\nAtomic Probe Tomography\n\nThin film deposition systems\n\nSupporting equipment such as chiller, UPS, coater, scriber\n\nKnowledge of:\n\nSEMI E10 equipment reliability standards\n\nSPC methodologies\n\nReliability engineering\n\nLean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques\n\nExperience working with OEM suppliers and service organizations.\n\nProject management experience.\n\nFamiliarity with data analytics tools and equipmentmonitoringsystems.\n\nSuccess Profile\nThe successful candidate:\nDemonstrates strong technical ownership and accountability.\n\nUses data-driven decision making to improve equipment performance.\n\nSolvescomplex problems independently.\n\nCollaborates effectively across engineering and operations organizations.\n\nDrives continuous improvement in safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.\n\nActs as a technical mentor and trusted subject matter expert.\n\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee 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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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