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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer IV - **Company:** Applied Materials - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $221,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Fieldbus, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Machine Learning, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/appliedmaterials/systems-engineer-iv-9a969f ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field * 6-10+ years of relevant experience * Proven experience in complex system integration within semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or similar domains * Strong understanding of sensor technologies (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, electrical signals) * Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial communication protocols * Knowledge of system architecture, system integration, and requirements definition * Familiarity with predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and reliability engineering concepts ## Description 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. Role & Responsibilities System Architecture & Integration * Define and implement end-to-end system architectures for sensor integration across equipment and subsystems * Design scalable solutions supporting both new product development and retrofit of existing tools * Ensure seamless integration across hardware, controls, and software interfaces Sensor Strategy & Deployment * Identify and deploy sensors aligned to failure modes, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance use cases * Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies * Define requirements for sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability Data Acquisition & Connectivity * Develop system requirements for data acquisition, synchronization, and signal conditioning * Enable connectivity using industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet-based, fieldbus, and serial interfaces) * Design scalable data pipelines from equipment to analytics platforms Predictive Maintenance Enablement * Translate system requirements into data-driven maintenance capabilities, including anomaly detection and failure prediction * Partner with software engineering and data science teams to integrate analytics and AI/ML models * Support development of automated diagnostics and maintenance recommendations System Validation & Reliability * Define and execute system-level validation plans to verify sensor accuracy and performance * Support reliability engineering by mapping failure modes to measurable signals and diagnostics * Ensure system robustness and performance across operating conditions Leadership & Collaboration * Lead projects or functional teams with moderate scope, complexity, and resource requirements * Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and influence stakeholders to align on solutions * Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation Problem Solving & Impact * Apply advanced analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex system-level issues * Drive improvements to products, processes, and services based on business and technical challenges * Contribute to achieving customer, operational, and project objectives in alignment with organizational goals ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)