General Profile
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of electrical engineering expertise, with strong application in cost optimization, supply chain alignment, and product lifecycle improvement.
Interprets internal and external business drivers—including cost, supply risk, manufacturability, and performance—and applies best practices to deliver value-driven engineering solutions.
Solves complex electrical and system-level problems by balancing design intent, reliability, cost, and supply chain considerations. Takes a broad, systems-level perspective to identify innovative and scalable solutions.
Works independently with guidance only in the most complex situations.
Role Responsibilities
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex electrical and electronic issues across systems, subsystems, and components, with emphasis on cost reduction, supply resilience, and reliability
Lead or execute value engineering initiatives including cost reduction (CR), multi-sourcing, electrical redesign, and supplier transitions
Develop, design, or modify electrical architectures, schematics, PCBAs, harnessing, and power/control systems for complex applications
Partner with strategic suppliers to develop, qualify, and optimize electrical components and assemblies, including PCBAs, power supplies, and cable/harness solutions
Apply Design for Cost (DfC), Design for Manufacturability (DfM), and Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) principles to electrical designs and assemblies
Support and lead ECO evaluation and execution, ensuring design changes deliver cost benefit while managing risk and operational impact
Support NPI cost evaluation and design convergence, ensuring electrical designs meet cost, performance, and manufacturability targets
Work cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to drive end-to-end value improvements across systems
Define, coordinate, and execute electrical testing and validation, including system-level performance, power distribution, grounding/shielding, and reliability testing
Perform engineering analysis such as power analysis, signal integrity, thermal-electrical interactions, and component selection optimization
Generate and review electrical specifications, test plans, and technical documentation to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders
Contribute to value tracking activities, including cost savings validation, PPV tracking, and value opportunity identification
Communicate complex technical trade-offs (cost, performance, reliability) clearly and influence decisions across engineering and business functions
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
7–10 years of experience in electrical engineering, including electronic systems, power systems, or controls
Strong experience in areas such as circuit design, PCB layout, power systems, grounding/shielding, and component selection
Demonstrated application of Design for Excellence (DfX), particularly cost and manufacturability
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and interface with suppliers on technical solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in value engineering, cost reduction, or supply chain engineering environments
Knowledge of Applied Materials / Varian product lifecycle, including NPI, ECO processes, and supplier engagement
Experience with power systems, process power, controls, and complex electrical subsystems
Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment and high-reliability electronic systems
Experience in multi-sourcing, should-cost analysis, and supplier qualification
Strong understanding of system-level integration (electrical with mechanical and controls)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 7 - 10 Years
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications
Languages
Years of Experience
2 - 4 Years
Work Experience
Additional Information
Shift
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel
Relocation Eligible
No
Referral Payment Plan
None
Salary Range
$86,500.00 - $119,000.00
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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Relocation Eligible
No
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.
