Applied Materials

Applied Materials

Electrical Engineer IV - (E4)

Santa Clara,CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$203kDetected 2 days ago
AccessibilitySupply ChainProcurementPCB DesignAltiumCadenceFPGAEmbedded SystemsEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking

About the role

  • 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.
  • You will also coordinate the procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues to ensure peak performance.

Responsibilities

  • Analog circuit design: Design, simulate, and validate analog and mixed-signal circuits including signal conditioning, power management, sensor interfaces, and precision measurement front-ends.
  • Embedded systems: Architect and develop embedded systems, including microcontroller/microprocessor-based designs, firmware interfaces, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet).
  • DFx: Apply Design for Excellence (DFx) principles - Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Reliability, and Cost - throughout the design process.
  • PCB (prototype to HVM): Own multilayer PCB design and bring-up from schematic capture and layout review through prototype validation and transition to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Documentation & analysis: Create and review schematics, BOMs, and design documentation
  • perform design reviews, tolerance/worst-case analysis, and root-cause failure analysis.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test engineering to ensure smooth NPI ramp and sustained production quality.
  • Support compliance, EMC/EMI, and safety requirements
  • Documentation & analysis: Create and review schematics, BOMs, and design documentation; perform design reviews, tolerance/worst-case analysis, and root-cause failure analysis.
  • Support compliance, EMC/EMI, and safety requirements; drive continuous improvement in design methodology and reliability.

Requirements

  • Functional Knowledge Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with embedded systems design and hardware/firmware integration.
  • Solid working knowledge of DFx methodologies (DFM, DFT, DFR, DFC).
  • Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Altium, or equivalent) and lab instrumentation for bring-up and debug.
  • Solid knowledge of IPC and extensive experience on DFM, DFA, DFT, DVT, EVT, pre-compliance, compliance, reliability.

Nice to have

  • Preferred: Working experience in the semiconductor industry or semiconductor capital equipment.
  • A plus: Knowledge of FPGA HW Application.
  • Experience with high-speed digital design, power electronics, or precision motion/control systems.
  • Familiarity with EMC/EMI compliance and regulatory/safety standards.
  • uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives
  • Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.
  • This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Compensation

  • 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

Benefits

  • At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.
  • Learn more about our benefits.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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
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