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Sym3 Staff Hardware Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical

Applied Materials

Sym3 Staff Hardware Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026CA, Santa Clara

Job Description

Who We AreApplied 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 OfferSalary:$147,000.00 - $202,500.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’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. TEAM OVERVIEW: Our team is focused on creating valuable new services for customers, with a focus on plasma and thermal chambers.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with customers, field team and BU to identify service HVP’s on plasma toolsIdentify required changes needed to improve hardware performanceWork with engineering team and vendors to prototype and test hardwareDesign, collect data, analyze and compile reports on engineering experimentsAnalyze test results and generate marketing reports to demonstrate value to customersTECHNICAL SKILLS: 5+ years of Sym3 etch hardware experience requiredProblem solving, root cause mechanism development and validationTechnical presentation and communication skills requiredProduct development experience is a plusREQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, plasma or relatedYears of Experience:5 or moreBusiness ExpertiseHas knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the marketLeadershipActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirementsProblem SolvingSolves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationImpactImpacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policiesInterpersonal SkillsExplains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensusQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's Degree or higherYears of Experience:5+ YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime 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 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.

Locations

  • CA, Santa Clara

Required Qualifications

  • Problem solving, root cause mechanism development and validation (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, plasma or related (degree in electrical engineering)
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, plasma or related (degree in electrical engineering)

Responsibilities

  • Work with customers, field team and BU to identify service HVP’s on plasma tools
  • Identify required changes needed to improve hardware performance
  • Work with engineering team and vendors to prototype and test hardware
  • Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on engineering experiments
  • Analyze test results and generate marketing reports to demonstrate value to customers
  • Work with customers, field team and BU to identify service HVP’s on plasma tools
  • Identify required changes needed to improve hardware performance
  • Work with engineering team and vendors to prototype and test hardware
  • Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on engineering experiments
  • Analyze test results and generate marketing reports to demonstrate value to customers

Benefits

  • general: 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.
  • general: 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.

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