Advanced Radio Frequency Engineer (SANTA CLARA)

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.

You will 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.

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.

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.

General Profile

Will work in a Technology group that takes input from Process teams and develops design requirements for the Engineering group and suppliers for RF and other power delivery to an etch processing chamber. The applicant should be able to use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services, primarily to the RF and bias systems. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Eventually will lead project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Run tests in the lab to assess power delivery performance, troubleshoot problems, and perform Concept & Feasibility tests for possible improvements.
• Develop and implement concepts for a wide range of complex product issues and engineering solutions.
• Technical lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate.
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex engineering problems.
• Specify and/or perform engineering analysis of complex scope.
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products.
• Independently, generate product specifications.
• Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering tests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field.
• 7-10 years of experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar field.
• Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% 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.

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.