Electrical Engineer III (E3)
3 days ago• Santa Clara, CA
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
- Strong working knowledge of EtherCAT bus system with PLCs
- Robust knowledge of motion controls, close-loop temperature controls
- Strong Knowledge and proficiency in electrical engineering and operation of devices and sensors such as: thermocouples, electric actuators, motors, heaters, pressure sensors, pressure controllers, flow controllers
- Hands-on experience in electronic circuit design (analog, digital), development, troubleshooting and validation
- Experience with CAD programs: Zuken E3S, PCAD, OrCAD, and/or AutoCAD or other schematic capture software
- Good understanding of the safety requirements/ regulatory compliance (e.g. SEMI S2, S14, S22, NFPA79, EMI/ EMC etc.)
Qualifications
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Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Enhanced)
U.S. Salary Range:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00
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.
Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2518249
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-04T19:54:25
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion