Electrical Engineer III - (E3)

Electrical Engineer

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.

As 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.

You will be designing electrical circuits and systems consisting of instrumentation, high voltage, power, and control system designs for use in large scale capital equipment. Projects will include New Product Development and Continuous Improvement, and will be a team approach with Mechanical, Software, and other Electrical Engineers. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced environment filled with technical challenges.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design or modify electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, drawings, or specifications of difficult scope
• Identify and troubleshoot a variety of complex electrical problems with limited supervision
• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports with limited supervision
• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision
• Technically lead or execute engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers
• Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and electrical solutions of difficult scope
• Generate electrical product specifications; specify and review engineering documentation
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed
• Clearly communicate difficult or sensitive information; build consensus
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of complex electrical problems with limited supervision
• Generate electrical product specifications
• Documentation of electrical parts and assemblies for release into medium volume production systems
• Cable and harness design
• Packaging of custom or off-the-shelf components into modular chassis
• Design of AC power distribution systems and assemblies for use in semiconductor fabrication plants, adhering to safety codes and SEMI standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSEE or equivalent
• 7 years of experience in a related field
• Limited travel within the US, Asia, and Europe required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace, and how your area of expertise integrates with others
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects as needed
• Electrical design experience
• Experience with schematic capture, circuit analysis, analog circuit design, and electrical code (NFPA, SEMI)
• Circuit analysis software experience
• Knowledge of high voltage (100kv+) design
• Experience with AC power distribution
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electronics and/or electrical systems
• RF engineering and PCB design experience
• Control loop analysis

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.