- Salary
- $147k – $203k
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA,US, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
### Key Responsibilities
- Architect precision subsystems including:
- Motion stages and positioning systems
- Alignment and metrology interfaces
- Optomechanical integration (where applicable)
- Define system-level performance metrics:
- Accuracy, repeatability, thermal stability, vibration
- Perform trade-off analysis across performance, cost, and risk
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on feasibility and specifications
- Drive early design concepts and support system-level reviews
### Qualifications
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in precision engineering or semiconductor equipment
- Strong background in motion systems, precision stages, and controls integration
- Experience defining system requirements and architecture
### Preferred
- Optomechanical system integration experience
- Experience with sub-micron positioning systems
### Summary
Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the definition of high-precision mechanical and optomechanical subsystems for advanced 300 mm equipment platforms. This role will drive system architecture for motion, alignment, and high-accuracy integration.
## Qualifications
### Education:
Bachelor's Degree
### Skills
### Certifications:
### Languages:
### Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years
### Work Experience:
## Additional Information
###
### Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
###
### Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
###
### Relocation Eligible:
No
### Referral Payment Plan:
None
Salary Range:
$147,000.00 - $202,500.00
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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.