2026 NCG Systems Engineer III (Doctorate)
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$138000.00 - $190000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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 a Systems Engineer youll 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. Youll be responsible for analyzing requirements defining system architectures conducting thorough testing and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally youll identify and mitigate risks confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.WhatYoullDo
As aSystemsEngineeryoullbe designing integrating andoptimizingcomplex systems that drivethe semiconductorindustryforward. Yourexpertisein systems thinking and problem-solving will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to developadvancedsolutions tointricate processes.Youllbe responsible foranalyzing requirementsdefining system architecturesconducting thorough testingand ensuring seamless integration of subsystems.Additionallyyoullidentifyand mitigate risks ensuring that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.
Role Responsibilities:
Write portionsof the system engineering specificationpertaining tofield of technicalexpertise
Work on system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical mechanical physicsalgorithmsand software designutilizingexpertisein technical area of specialty
Performtests andprovide feedback to product engineering and software onnew designsand ongoing engineering improvements
Identifyandtroubleshoot engineering problems infieldof technicalexpertise including serviceability and manufacturability.
Work with System Integration during the assembly and final testing of all products
Assure that allnew designsof hardware and softwaremeetmarket requirement specifications andare reliable safe user friendly and maintainable by the field
Review all external equipment interfaces analyze architecture ideasandensuretheyare up to date and documented
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduating with aPhD degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering ChemistryPhysicsora relatedfield.
Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Preferred Qualifications:
Previousinternship or related field experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Yes 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.