Mgr, Electrical Engineer
Applied Materials · San Francisco Bay Area
📍 Santa Clara,CA💰 $171,500via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-10
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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:
$171,500.00 - $236,000.00
Location:
Santa Clara,CA
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 .
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for complex semiconductor and industrial manufacturing equipment.
This position requires strong technical expertise in electrical system architecture, power distribution, controls, equipment safety, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have prior people-management experience and a demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, develop technical talent, manage key suppliers, and drive cross-functional programs from concept through product release.
The role requires effective collaboration with senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders to align technical strategies, communicate risks, influence decisions, and deliver solutions that improve product performance, safety, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the architecture, design, development, and qualification of electrical systems and subsystems for complex semiconductor and industrial manufacturing equipment.
Direct the creation and modification of electrical assemblies, layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications.
Define system-level electrical requirements and develop solutions for complex product, performance, reliability, safety, and integration challenges.
Lead engineering analysis, design reviews, risk assessments, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action activities.
Provide technical direction for power distribution, power control, switchgear, circuit protection, sensors, controllers, safety interlocks, and related electrical components.
Create and maintain electrical product specifications, design standards, engineering processes, and Best Known Methods (BKMs).
Review and approve engineering documentation, including design packages, specifications, test plans, qualification reports, and product release documentation.
Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering practices.
People and Organizational Leadership Lead, develop, and mentor a team of electrical engineers responsible for product development, system integration, and sustaining engineering activities.
Establish team priorities, allocate resources, manage performance, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering commitments.
Build technical capability within the organization through coaching, knowledge sharing, succession planning, and development of technical leaders.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and engineering excellence.
Identify organizational capability gaps and develop strategies to address current and future business needs.
Program and Stakeholder Management Lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs from concept and feasibility through design, qualification, release, and production.
Partner with mechanical, controls, software, systems, safety, reliability, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sourcing organizations.
Manage executive-level stakeholders by providing clear updates on technical strategy, program status, risks, trade-offs, resource needs, and recommended actions.
Translate complex technical topics into concise business-level communications that support timely executive decisions.
Influence technical and business decisions across organizational boundaries without relying solely on direct authority.
Manage competing priorities and align engineering execution with product roadmaps, customer requirements, and business objectives.
Lead the technical development and qualification of key suppliers to improve quality, cost, capacity, manufacturability, and delivery performance.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in electrical systems engineering, product development, or equipment engineering.
Prior experience as an engineering manager or people leader , including responsibility for team performance, employee development, resource planning, and delivery commitments.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary and globally distributed engineering teams.
Proven ability to manage and influence senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders.
Strong experience in the design and integration of electrical equipment for semiconductor, process, batch, industrial, or manufacturing applications.
Demonstrated expertise in electrical system architecture, power distribution, power control, and equipment-level system integration.
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