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RF Engineer

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
128K-176K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
128K-176K Annually
Senior level
The Electrical Engineer will lead complex projects, troubleshoot electrical problems, design engineering assemblies, and communicate solutions to customers while ensuring peak equipment performance.
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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:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX, 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 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.

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Technically lead or execute complex electrical engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers 

  • Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex electrical problems 

  • Design, specify, or modify electrical engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, or drawings of complex scope 

  • Communicate with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects

  • Implement concepts for a wide range of complex product issues and solutions 

  • Generate product specifications; specify or perform engineering analysis  

  • Define, coordinate, perform, and generate engineering test reports 

  • Lead moderately complex functional or project teams, as applicable

  • Clearly communicate difficult concepts and influence varied perspectives

  • Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for process power modules used in semiconductor process chambers, including RF matchers, RF generators, and high‑voltage power supplies

  • Communicate with customer engineers to understand High Value Problems and drive resolution

  • Utilize engineering experimentation, modeling, and simulation to replicate customer issues and validate solutions

  • Develop a deep understanding of existing equipment—including hardware and firmware—to resolve performance and quality issues

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 7-10 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle 

  • Demonstrated experience leading teams 

  • Experience supporting complex semiconductor process equipment, particularly process‑critical power modules (RF/HV)

  • Strong background in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action methodologies

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 [email protected], 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.

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Semiconductor Process Equipment

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