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Systems Engineer

Applied Materials
Applied Materials Salary
Gloucester, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Location:

Gloucester,MA

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.

Key Responsibilities

Systems engineering design and analysis of semiconductor process equipment comprised of a wide range of technologies: robotic wafer handling, electrostatic chucks, vacuum systems, control systems, cryogenic systems, high temperature systems, thin film deposition, and test/analysis equipment.

Independently, develops and implements concepts for a range of significantly complex product issues to enable world class performance.

Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate.

Interface with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex engineering issues to address customer’s High Value Problems (HVP) that bring differentiation and value to Applied’s products.

Functional Knowledge

  • Experience in semiconductor capital equipment design and development ideally in ion implantation or other similar materials modifications processes.
  • Design intricate parts and assemblies of advanced engineering materials (metals, polymers, and ceramics) for a wide range of operating conditions including in vacuum and over a wide temperature range.
  • Design of atmospheric and vacuum test equipment using advanced sensors and controls for R&D including characterizing new product developments
  • Able to interpret data from analytical instruments and metrology such as SEM, TEM, EDX, SIMS, TXRF, Particle counter, digital microscope, etc. as part of investigating material behaviors
  • Guiding and interpreting analysis of heat transfer, stress, and resonance

Business Expertise

  • Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends advanced capabilities and improvements of product, process or service.

Leadership

  • Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

  • Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view
  • Additional Job Description
    • BS or MS (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

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.

Salary : $120,000 - $165,000

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