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

Location:

Tainan,TWN

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. 

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As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.  

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• System engineering: Serve as the system engineer in Taiwan, supporting system hardware bring-up, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Part management: Manage Incoming/outgoing parts, including inventory, tracking and logistics.
• Cross-site coordination: Coordinate activities and technical issues between multiple sites and drive issues to closure.
• TMC technical POC: Serve as the team's technical point of contact with TMC (Taiwan Manufacturing Center), TRC (Taiwan refurb. Center) and Some Taiwan Suppliers.
• Engineering tool maintenance: Responsible to maintain uptime of all Engineering team’s tools and test fixtures in Taiwan .
• Part validation at TMC: Support validation of selected parts, including parts logistics and managements,  understanding test requirements, test setup, troubleshooting, communication, execution, and reporting.
• Field issue investigation: Investigate field hardware/electrical issues, and coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions across multiple teams and locations.

Required Skills and Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 4-7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong electrical fundamentals in AC/DC power, controls, sensors, relays, protection, grounding, and analog/digital I/O.
• Hands-on experience using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment.
• Able to read, develop, and modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and verification/testing.
• Working knowledge of industrial communications such as Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus, or DeviceNet.
• Familiarity with PLC/I/O, motion control, interlocks, and safety circuits.
• Understanding of electrical safety and equipment standards, with exposure to SEMI S2, NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, CE, or UL preferred.
• Semiconductor equipment experience preferred, particularly with vacuum, RF, gas delivery, thermal control, robotics/motion, or process equipment.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communicator in English and Mandarin; comfortable working with global teams across time zones.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to drive cross-site issues to closure independently.
• Proficient in documenting procedures and writing reports in English.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.