Director, Systems Engineer

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 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 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.  

What We Offer 

Location: Onsite; Kalispell, MT or Santa Clara, CA   

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work.  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. Learn more about our Benefits. 

You’ll also 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. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied. 

What You’ll Do 

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll be designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.  

Role Responsibilities:  

• Lead and/or develop and execute unusually complex projects having a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design, which are leading edge of system functionality or technology; spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate; and work with marketing to ensure the meet market requirement specifications (MRS) is valid and attainable 

• Use systems analysis to create a diagram to review specifications, influence product engineering and software to utilize system engineering concepts for new, unusually complex designs and ongoing engineering improvements, and supervise tests 

• Interface with other business units to workout design, systems architecture development and integration issues by utilizing concepts from other business units or influencing other business units to utilize concepts 

• Identify and troubleshoot unusually complex engineering problems, which are on leading edge of technology or system functionality 

• Review system engineering test results and architecture development ideas.  Influence and communicate change in adjusting design direction as necessary 

• Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs 

• Work with vendors to develop new competitive products. Take business issues and architecture development findings into consideration, and work to gain acceptance and use across business units 

• Develop metrics that aid in the decision making for future business opportunities 

• Develop and assure that the requirements of the systems architecture development process are met 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 10-15 years of experience 

• Demonstrated experience leading highly visible multi-disciplinary project teams or initiatives 

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVM experience with the product development

• Semiconductor experience a plus (ie: CMP can cross over, Cu plating, etc.)

• Mechanical and/or chemical background

• Plating product development experience

• Cross-functional team leadership experience

• Field experience a plus