FIB TEM Systems Engineer
Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$124000.00 - $171000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 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.Position Summary
The FIB/TEMSystemEngineeris responsible forthe technical ownership reliability performance qualification and continuous improvement of semiconductor process and metrology equipment. This role serves as the subject matter expert for assigned tools and works closely with Engineering Manufacturing Operations Product Development Technicians and OEM suppliers to ensure safe reliable and efficient equipment operation.
The Engineerdrives equipment uptimequalificationreadiness root cause analysis preventive maintenance strategies and process improvements to support product development manufacturing and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Ownership
Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned semiconductor metrologytools .
Develop andmaintainequipment performance standards operating procedures and maintenance strategies.
Monitor equipment health reliability availability andutilizationmetrics.
Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance and productivity.
Equipment Qualification & Validation
Plan and execute installation calibration qualification andacceptancetesting activities.
Develop qualification plans test procedures and validation protocols.
Ensure tools consistently meet engineering specifications and performance requirements.
Support new equipment introduction commissioning and decommissioning activities.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Lead complex troubleshooting efforts involving mechanical electrical vacuum controls software and automation systems.
Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) toeliminaterecurring issues.
Escalate critical issues and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams and OEM suppliers.
Reliability & Uptime Management
Analyze equipment performance data failure trends and maintenance history.
Develop reliabilityimprovementroadmaps and preventive maintenance programs.
Identifychronic tool issues and drive permanent corrective actions.
Establish KPIs for uptime MTBF MTTR and maintenance effectiveness.
Vendor & Supplier Management
Coordinate activities with equipment manufacturers and service providers.
Evaluate vendor technical capabilities and support plans.
Review service reports and ensure quality execution of vendor maintenance activities.
Manage equipment-related service contracts and support agreements.
Documentation & Compliance
Develop andmaintainoperating procedures PM instructions qualification reports and engineering documentation.
Ensure compliance with Applied Materials safety policies SEMI standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintainaccurateequipment records logs calibration history and maintenance documentation.
Project Leadership
Lead equipment upgrade retrofit and continuous improvement projects and lab expansion
Assess technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
Support capacity expansion and technology development programs.
Provide project updates schedules and status reporting to management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Metrology Production BU Process Engineering Quality Facilities and Operations teams.
Mentor technicians and junior engineers.
Participate in design reviews and provide equipment-related recommendations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Physics
Materials Science
Or related engineering discipline
3 years of experience supporting semiconductor metrology analytical or R&D equipment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical electrical vacuum controls and automation systems.
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies.
Abilityto interpret engineering drawings schematics and technical documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the following semiconductor process or metrology tools:
FIB
TEM
SEM
Atomic Probe Tomography
Thin film deposition systems
Supporting equipment such as chiller UPS coater scriber
Knowledge of:
SEMI E10 equipment reliability standards
SPC methodologies
Reliability engineering
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
Experience working with OEM suppliers and service organizations.
Project management experience.
Familiarity with data analytics tools and equipmentmonitoringsystems.
Success Profile
The successful candidate:
Demonstrates strong technical ownership and accountability.
Uses data-driven decision making to improve equipment performance.
Solvescomplex problems independently.
Collaborates effectively across engineering and operations organizations.
Drives continuous improvement in safety quality reliability and productivity.
Acts as a technical mentor and trusted subject matter expert.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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 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. 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
