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:
$152,000.00 - $208,500.00Location:
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.
Position summary
We are seeking a highly skilled robotics engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of high-precision wafer transfer robots and atmospheric/vacuum handling systems. In this role, you will design, integrate and test next gen robotic mechanisms, end-effectors, and motion control configuration that move fragile silicon wafers with micron-level precision in ultra-clean environments. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mechatronics, precision motion control, and strict contamination constraints required in semiconductor fab equipment.
Roles and responsibilities
- Mechanical & Mechatronics Design: Design high-rigidity, low-vibration robotic arms, SCARA/articulated configurations, and end-effectors using SolidWorks and NX.
- Cleanroom & Vacuum Optimization: Engineer systems for ultra-clean, high-vacuum, or inert gas environments, selecting low-particle-generation materials and magnetic/direct-drive actuators.
- System Integration: Integrate robot hardware with PLCSs, vision systems, optical sensors, and fab automation software.
- System testing: Proficiency in DOE and its execution. Unit testing, partition testing and overall system-level testing.
- Data-driven decision making: Collect and document data during test
- Troubleshooting & Reliability Engineering: Diagnose tool errors, optimize Mean Time Between Failures, and design maintenance programs to reduce cost of ownership
- Motion Control & Precision Alignment: Program micron level positioning repeatability, trajectory planning and vibration suppression algorithms using closed-loop control systems.
- Working with robotics suppliers and integrators and checking the quality of their work
- Documentation: Release drawings, part numbers, PLM, design reviews
Qualifications:
- Education: BS or MS in robotics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or related
- 5+ years working preferably in semiconductor equipment manufacturing and wafer transfer robotics
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, NX or similar.
- Experience with precision transmission components, brushless motors, encoders, and vacuum seals.
- Programming and control fluency in C++, Python, ROS2, or PLC/embedded motion controllers.
- Computer vision and PyTorch experience is a plus
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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.
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Skills Required
- Deep expertise in at least one chip design or silicon validation area
- General knowledge of overall chip design and silicon validation
- Experience with multiple tape-outs
- Ability to troubleshoot complex problems throughout the IC design process independently
- Strong technical verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors
- Ability to follow complex program schedules, budgets, and milestones
- Experience solving interdisciplinary technical issues in cross-functional teams
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
What We Do
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.
