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Electrical Engineer

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In-Office
Gloucester, MA
108K-149K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Gloucester, MA
108K-149K Annually
Senior level
Designs, modifies, troubleshoots, and analyzes complex electrical and electronic assemblies, schematics, layouts, and specifications for semiconductor equipment. Performs engineering testing, creates reports and product documentation, resolves technical issues, coordinates component procurement and supplier development, and leads projects. Provides technical guidance to junior colleagues and communicates complex information to build consensus.
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Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 


What We Offer


Salary:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

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 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: 

  • Design or modify electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, drawings, or specifications of difficult scope 

  • Identify and troubleshoot a variety of complex electrical problems with limited supervision 

  • Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports with limited supervision 

  • Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision 

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

  • Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and electrical solutions of difficult scope 

  • Generate electrical product specifications; specify and review engineering documentation 

  • Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed

  • Clearly communicate difficult or sensitive information; build consensus 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 4-7 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace, and how your area of expertise integrates with others  

  • Demonstrated leadership skills to lead small projects as needed  

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 [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.

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