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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 world’s technology. What We Offer Salary: $110,500.00 - $152,000.00 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 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. 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. Learn more about our benefits . As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. 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, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations. Role Responsibilities: Develop system solution engineering projects within a matrixed managed team that combine process, hardware, software and applications engineering leading to service product solutions for customer evaluation and adoption Create the product solution s specifications based on a systems engineering mindset, clearly connection the solution s outcome to solution design and total packaging, including principles of repeatability and reproducibility. design, coordinate and perform tests with rigorous data analysis, providing feedback to project team on outcomes and further improvements to achieve product s specifications Identify and troubleshoot moderately difficult problems communicated from lab testing or field. Collaborate with SBU Product Managers and Field Service Organization, with goal of distilling field data and customer feedback on their High Value Problems towards service solutions. Ensure all new designs of hardware and software meet market requirement specifications and are reliable, safe, user friendly and maintainable by the field Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field Bachelor s level- prefer internship experience GPA of 3.0 or above preferred Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by December 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: New College Grad 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. 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Santa Clara,CA
Develop system solution engineering projects within a matrixed managed team that combine process, hardware, software and applications engineering leading to service product solutions for customer evaluation and adoption
design, coordinate and perform tests with rigorous data analysis, providing feedback to project team on outcomes and further improvements to achieve product s specifications
Identify and troubleshoot moderately difficult problems communicated from lab testing or field.
Collaborate with SBU Product Managers and Field Service Organization, with goal of distilling field data and customer feedback on their High Value Problems towards service solutions.
Ensure all new designs of hardware and software meet market requirement specifications and are reliable, safe, user friendly and maintainable by the field
Bachelor’s or Master s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
Bachelor s level- prefer internship experience
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by December 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection
Additional Information
New College Grad
Yes, 10% of the Time

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GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

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