System Engineer III - (E3)

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. 

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Key Responsibilities

1. Complete definition and design of complex components, modules and sub systems.  Contribute to the system engineering specification both within the field of one's expertise and broadening into other disciplines.  Ensure designs meet market requirement specifications (MRS).  Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand sub system requirements.  Be able to chair architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to down select  to a final architecture of a subsystem.
2. Conduct detailed engineering analysis of sub systems using vast knowledge of design concepts and functional requirements pertaining to field of technical expertise and broadening into other disciplines.  Assist in creating concepts for architectural design approaches.  Evaluate architectures to provide recommendation for best system solution approach.
3. Build and qualify prototypes of new designs, or procure entire subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test for compliance with detailed specifications
4. Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of difficult engineering problems in field of  technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.
5. Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs. 
6. Perform and coordinate tests as per internal as well as industry-accepted reliability specifications. Make suitable design or operational changes as required.
7. Support system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical,  physics, algorithms and software design, and understand the underlying system implications.
8. Provide remote and onsite support to field support personnel as required.

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

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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.