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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$171,500.00 - $236,000.00Location:\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.\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for complex semiconductor and industrial manufacturing equipment.\nThis position requires strong technical expertise in electrical system architecture, power distribution, controls, equipment safety, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have prior people-management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, develop technical talent, manage key suppliers, and drive cross-functional programs from concept through product release.\nThe role requires effective collaboration with senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders to align technical strategies, communicate risks, influence decisions, and deliver solutions that improve product performance, safety, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership\nLead the architecture, design, development, and qualification of electrical systems and subsystems for complex semiconductor and industrial manufacturing equipment.\nDirect the creation and modification of electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications.\nDefine system-level electrical requirements and develop solutions for complex product, performance, reliability, safety, and integration challenges.\nLead engineering analysis, design reviews, risk assessments, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action activities.\nProvide technical direction for power distribution, power control, switchgear, circuit protection, sensors, controllers, safety interlocks, and related electrical components.\nCreate and maintain electrical product specifications, design standards, engineering processes, and Best Known Methods (BKMs).\nReview and approve engineering documentation, including design packages, specifications, test plans, qualification reports, and product release documentation.\nEnsure electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering practices.\nPeople and Organizational Leadership\nLead, develop, and mentor a team of electrical engineers responsible for product development, system integration, and sustaining engineering activities.\nEstablish team priorities, allocate resources, manage performance, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering commitments.\nBuild technical capability within the organization through coaching, knowledge sharing, succession planning, and development of technical leaders.\nPromote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and engineering excellence.\nIdentify organizational capability gaps and develop strategies to address current and future business needs.\nProgram and Stakeholder Management\nLead complex, cross-functional engineering programs from concept and feasibility through design, qualification, release, and production.\nPartner with mechanical, controls, software, systems, safety, reliability, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sourcing organizations.\nManage executive-level stakeholders by providing clear updates on technical strategy, program status, risks, trade-offs, resource needs, and recommended actions.\nTranslate complex technical topics into concise business-level communications that support timely executive decisions.\nInfluence technical and business decisions across organizational boundaries without relying solely on direct authority.\nManage competing priorities and align engineering execution with product roadmaps, customer requirements, and business objectives.\nLead the technical development and qualification of key suppliers to improve quality, cost, capacity, manufacturability, and delivery performance.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in electrical systems engineering, product development, or equipment engineering.\nPrior experience as an engineering manager or people leader, including responsibility for team performance, employee development, resource planning, and delivery commitments.\nDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary and globally distributed engineering teams.\nProven ability to manage and influence senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders.\nStrong experience in the design and integration of electrical equipment for semiconductor, process, batch, industrial, or manufacturing applications.\nDemonstrated expertise in electrical system architecture, power distribution, power control, and equipment-level system integration.\nExperience selecting and applying switchgear, circuit protection devices, sensors, controllers, power supplies, and other major electrical components.\nExperience defining safety interlocks, protection strategies, and equipment safety requirements.\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and lead structured root-cause investigations.\nExperience leading technical projects, design reviews, supplier development, and product qualification activities.\nStrong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.\nTechnical Knowledge\nWorking knowledge of relevant electrical and semiconductor equipment standards, including: NFPA 70\nNFPA 79\nSEMI S2\nSEMI S8\nSEMI F47\nUL 508A\n\nUnderstanding of industrial communication protocols, including: RS-232\nRS-485\nEtherCAT\nIndustrial Ethernet\n\nKnowledge of electrical documentation, configuration control, design release, validation, and product lifecycle processes.\nFamiliarity with electrical design and documentation tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent platforms.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.\nExperience developing electrical systems for semiconductor capital equipment.\nExperience leading global engineering teams and collaborating across multiple geographic locations.\nExperience with new product introduction, sustaining engineering, cost reduction, standardization, and supply-chain initiatives.\nExperience developing electrical technology roadmaps, design standards, reusable architectures, and organizational BKMs.\nDemonstrated success presenting technical recommendations and influencing decisions at the executive level.\nExperience managing critical suppliers and outsourced engineering partners.\nSuccess Profile\nThe ideal candidate is a technically credible people leader who can operate effectively at both the detailed engineering and strategic organizational levels. This person can guide complex technical decisions, develop high-performing teams, align cross-functional stakeholders, and communicate effectively with senior and executive leadership.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:\nYesThe 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. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at ,or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. 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