Systems Engineer IV

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: $140,000.00 - $192,500.00 Location: Gloucester,MA Youll 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. Applied Materials Sculpta® platform redefines precision patterning at the most advanced semiconductor technology nodes, where nanometerlevel accuracy directly impacts yield, performance, and cost. Built on deep innovation across mechanical design, motion control, vacuum systems, and systemlevel integration, Sculpta solves problems conventional tools cannot. This is a role for senior engineers who want true ownershipdriving critical system decisions and delivering fabready hardware that runs reliably at scale in the worlds leading semiconductor fabs. Role Summary The Systems Engineer IV is a senior technical contributor responsible for endtoend systems engineering ownership of complex semiconductor capital equipment subsystems. This role leads crossfunctional execution across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer engineering teams to deliver reliable, highperformance, and fieldready systems. The position plays a critical role in new product introduction (NPI), field issue resolution, and reliability improvement programs, translating customer and business requirements into robust systemlevel solutions. Key Responsibilities Systems Ownership & Technical Leadership Own systemlevel requirements, architecture, and performance for assigned tool subsystems and assemblies. Lead system integration, trade studies, and design reviews to ensure alignment with reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and customer requirements. Drive technical decisionmaking across crossfunctional teams; influence without authority. Reliability & Issue Resolution Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for complex field and factory issues using datadriven methods (FA, DFMEA, FRACAS, Pareto, trend analysis). Define and execute corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including hardware, software, and process changes. Own qualification and validation plans to ensure fixes meet performance, reliability, and customer acceptance criteria. New Product Introduction (NPI) & Continuous Improvement Support NPI programs from concept through qualification, release, and field ramp. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (CIPs) focused on uptime, reliability, cost, and manufacturability. Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to enable scalable production and smooth ramp. CrossFunctional & Customer Engagement Serve as the technical interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer engineering. Present technical findings and recommendations to senior technical leadership and customers. Support customer escalations and onsite activities as required. Required Qualifications Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline. 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or semiconductor capital equipment. Strong background in complex electromechanical systems and system integration. Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and reliability improvements. Proven ability to operate independently on ambiguous, highimpact problems. Preferred Qualifications Experience with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control, or waferhandling subsystems. Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, qualification methodologies, and structured problemsolving tools. Experience supporting fab environments and customerfacing escalations. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical stakeholders. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time 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. 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