RF Engineer lV (E4)

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
147K-203K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Design, modify, and troubleshoot complex RF/electrical assemblies and schematics. Perform engineering analysis and tests, generate reports and specifications, lead small projects, coordinate suppliers, and implement electrical solutions while mentoring junior colleagues.
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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:

$147,000.00 - $202,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’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.

Key Responsibilities

Design or modify electrical/electronic engineering assemblies, layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope

Problem identification and troubleshooting 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 and/or executes engineering projects, including development of key suppliers

Implements concepts for variety of complex product issues and electrical solutions of difficult scope

Generate electrical product specifications

Specify and review engineering documentation

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  • BS, MS or Ph.D in Engineering or Physics related area
  • Experience in RF power supply, matching network, and sensors
  • understanding of Electromagnetism (e.g. transmission line theory, impedance and impedance matching); plasma physics knowledge is a plus
  • hands-on experiences in RF/electrical experiments and measurement
  • Knowledge in measurement instrument control (e.g. LabVIEW)
  • Data acquisition and analysis; ML and modeling are favorable
  • Simple Analog and digital circuit design and implementation
  • Self-motivated and enjoying exploring in RF/EE area
  • Capable of smooth technical communication
  • An independent thinker and as well a team player

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Skills Required

  • BS, MS or Ph.D in Engineering or Physics related area
  • Experience in RF power supply, matching network, and sensors
  • Understanding of electromagnetism (transmission line theory, impedance and impedance matching)
  • Plasma physics knowledge
  • Hands-on experience in RF/electrical experiments and measurement
  • Knowledge in measurement instrument control (e.g., LabVIEW)
  • Data acquisition and analysis
  • Machine learning and modeling
  • Simple analog and digital circuit design and implementation
  • Strong technical communication, self-motivated, independent thinker and team player

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.

  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards, with a 401(k) match structure and auto-enrollment described alongside participation in stock-related programs. The combination of matching and purchase discounts is presented as strengthening longer-term financial benefits beyond base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision as well as life and disability protections, with additional support like EAP and virtual care. Onsite fitness/health centers in certain locations further reinforce the sense of a robust health and wellness benefits stack.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as broad, including flexible/unlimited PTO in some roles, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave. Flex-time and flexible hours appear repeatedly as part of the overall rewards experience.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
23,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

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.

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