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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$140,000.00 - $192,500.00Location:\nHillsboro,OR, Tigard,ORYou’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 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. General Profile\nRequires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in complex system development, electro-optical technologies, and multidisciplinary engineering. Interprets internal and external business requirements and recommends innovative technical solutions. Solves highly complex technical challenges involving optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithmic subsystems. Works independently with guidance only in the most complex situations and may lead cross-functional teams and strategic projects.\nRole Responsibilities\nLead the systems engineering development and execution of advanced semiconductor equipment platforms incorporating electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithmic, and software subsystems.\nTranslate market and customer requirements into system-level architectures, requirements, specifications, and performance metrics.\nLead architecture trade studies and system design reviews to identify and down-select optimal technical solutions.\nDefine, document, and maintain system architectures, interface requirements, subsystem allocations, and performance budgets.\nDevelop and maintain detailed system specifications covering subsystem functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.\nDrive system integration activities during prototype development, subsystem integration, and product qualification phases.\nIdentify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues involving hardware, software, optics, controls, sensors, and algorithms.\nCollaborate with project management, product marketing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product delivery.\nDefine system verification and validation strategies, including requirements traceability and performance testing.\nWork with suppliers and technology partners to evaluate and develop emerging technologies that enhance product performance and competitiveness.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional project teams.\nElectro-Optical Engineering Responsibilities\nLead the development and integration of complex electro-optical subsystems, including optical illumination systems, imaging systems, sensors, detectors, and laser-based technologies.\nDefine optical performance requirements, error budgets, alignment tolerances, and calibration methodologies.\nConduct system-level analysis of optical performance including resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, illumination uniformity, throughput, and stability.\nSupport design and integration of:Machine vision systems\nOptical metrology systems\nLaser-based inspection and measurement systems\nPrecision imaging systems\nOptical sensors and detectors\nPhotonics-based subsystems\n\nCollaborate with optics, controls, software, and mechanical teams to optimize overall system performance.\nDevelop system test plans and verification methods for optical and electro-optical performance requirements.\nInvestigate and resolve system-level issues associated with optical alignment, vibration sensitivity, thermal effects, signal integrity, and calibration stability.\nEvaluate and implement emerging optical and photonic technologies to improve product capability and differentiation.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree\n7-10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, photonics, electro-optical systems, advanced instrumentation, aerospace EO/IR systems, imaging systems, or related fields.\nExperience with complex multidisciplinary system development throughout the product lifecycle.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.\nExperience developing semiconductor capital equipment.\nExperience with laser technologies, imaging systems, machine vision, metrology systems, or optical sensors.\nKnowledge of requirements management methodologies and tools.\nUnderstanding of precision motion control, calibration systems, and automation architectures.\nAdditional Information\nTime Type:\nFull timeEmployee Type:\nAssignee / RegularTravel:\nYes, 20% 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. 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