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Manager, Systems Engineering

Comet Plasma Control Technologies
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
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To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San Jose site as a

Manager, Systems Engineering

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You Will Do

  • Lead an experienced best-in-class system architecture team, driving the technical direction of impedance matching network products worldwide.
  • Manage and perform as the key technical interface with customers to determine engineering requirements and build relationships.
  • Directly interface with development teams and project management.
  • Develop innovative high-power RF solutions to solve complex plasma power delivery problems for custom RF auto-match products.
  • Drive continuous improvements into products and products portfolio, while driving multiple product development efforts simultaneously.
  • Drive the industrialization of impedance matching network products and transition into production.
  • Guide application engineers in the field to develop new opportunities for products.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering with an emphasis on RF or equivalent technical expertise.
  • Expertise in systems development of semiconductor manufacturing hardware – plasma high-power RF delivery systems and plasma measurement systems is highly preferred.
  • Proficient in developing relevant mathematical models; statistical & numerical analysis.
  • Experience with direct customer interaction is a must.

The target salary range for this job is approximately $190,000 to $210,000 annually.

Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

  • Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
  • Benefit from flexible working options
  • Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
  • Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
  • Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and a generous paid-time-off package

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies USA, Inc.

541 E. Trimble Road

San José, CA 95131

United States

comet.tech/careers

Salary : $190,000 - $210,000

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