Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. 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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00Location:
Santa 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.
At 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.
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.Position Summary
The 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.
The Engineerdrives equipment uptime,qualificationreadiness, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance strategies, and process improvements to support product development, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Ownership
Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned semiconductor metrologytools .
Develop andmaintainequipment performance standards, operating procedures, and maintenance strategies.
Monitor equipment health, reliability, availability, andutilizationmetrics.
Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance and productivity.
Equipment Qualification & Validation
Plan and execute installation, calibration, qualification, andacceptancetesting activities.
Develop qualification plans, test procedures, and validation protocols.
Ensure tools consistently meet engineering specifications and performance requirements.
Support new equipment introduction, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Lead complex troubleshooting efforts involving mechanical, electrical, vacuum, controls, software, and automation systems.
Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) toeliminaterecurring issues.
Escalate critical issues and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams and OEM suppliers.
Reliability & Uptime Management
Analyze equipment performance data, failure trends, and maintenance history.
Develop reliabilityimprovementroadmaps and preventive maintenance programs.
Identifychronic tool issues and drive permanent corrective actions.
Establish KPIs for uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance effectiveness.
Vendor & Supplier Management
Coordinate activities with equipment manufacturers and service providers.
Evaluate vendor technical capabilities and support plans.
Review service reports and ensure quality execution of vendor maintenance activities.
Manage equipment-related service contracts and support agreements.
Documentation & Compliance
Develop andmaintainoperating procedures, PM instructions, qualification reports, and engineering documentation.
Ensure compliance with Applied Materials safety policies, SEMI standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintainaccurateequipment records, logs, calibration history, and maintenance documentation.
Project Leadership
Lead equipment upgrade, retrofit, and continuous improvement projects and lab expansion
Assess technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
Support capacity expansion and technology development programs.
Provide project updates, schedules, and status reporting to management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Metrology Production, BU Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations teams.
Mentor technicians and junior engineers.
Participate in design reviews and provide equipment-related recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Physics
Materials Science
Or related engineering discipline
3+ years of experience supporting semiconductor metrology, analytical, or R&D equipment.
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