Role: Electrical Engineer V - Data Acquisition and Controls

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

About the Role

Lead electrical engineer for the development of new high-performance systems used in the semiconductor industry. This position requires participation in all aspects of the design cycle from high speed data acquisition and controls architecture, specification development, PCB and FPGA design, supplier support, part verification, and integration with hardware and software systems. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement concepts for a wide range of significantly 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 significantly complex engineering problems

• Specify and/or perform engineering analysis of significant complex scope

• Interface with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex electrical issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products

• Independently, generate product specifications

• Specify the development of design and/or modify engineering assemblies, layout/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of significantly complex scope

• Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering tests

Qualifications/Skills:

• Experienced in development of industrial high speed digital and analog PCBs and systems, including FPGAs

• Knowledge of communication protocols for synchronous and asynchronous communication with sensors and devices (LVDS, RS422/485, TTL, quadrature, SPI, I2C)

• Selection of devices based on technical requirements (power, data rates, resolution, cable length)

• Evaluation of signal integrity of single ended and differential I/O (shielding, grounding)
  Understanding of industrial ethernet communication (TCP/IP, EtherCat) and basic ethernet topology (switches, NIC, data rates)

• Scripting knowledge for testing and debugging of device communication, e.g. Python in unix/linux environment.

• Motion control knowledge (amplifiers, motor drives, encoders, safety IO)

• Knowledge in the use and selection of vision systems a plus

• Able to read and modify electrical system schematics and use troubleshooting equipment (scopes, logic analyzer)

• Experience in FPGA development including test is a plus.

What We Offer

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family.  Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs.  Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family.  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.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$160,000.00 - $220,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.