[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Applied Materials jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA # Sym3 Staff Hardware Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical Santa Clara, CA Senior individual contributor $147,000.00 - $202,500.00 Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Applied Materials’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Sym3-Staff-Hardware-Engineer--Mechanical-or-Electrical_R2620559-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / Sym3 Staff Hardware Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical ## Job description ### Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. ### What We Offer Salary: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00 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. ### TEAM OVERVIEW Our team is focused on creating valuable new services for customers, with a focus on plasma and thermal chambers. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Work with customers, field team and BU to identify service HVP’s on plasma tools - Identify required changes needed to improve hardware performance - Work with engineering team and vendors to prototype and test hardware - Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on engineering experiments - Analyze test results and generate marketing reports to demonstrate value to customers TECHNICAL SKILLS: 5+ years of Sym3 etch hardware experience required Problem solving, root cause mechanism development and validation Technical presentation and communication skills required Product development experience is a plus REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, plasma or related Years of Experience: 5 or more Business Expertise Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Leadership - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements ### Problem Solving - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information Impact Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies ### Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher Years of Experience: 5+ Years Work Experience: Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Pay: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Sym3-Staff-Hardware-Engineer--Mechanical-or-Electrical_R2620559-1) ## More jobs at Applied Materials ### [1708626 - Engineering Technician III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/5c76e7de68a3392cea28/) Santa Clara, CA ### [2026 NCG - Process Technician - Undergrad (Santa Clara, CA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/98944ab54256e8ccbe2f/) Santa Clara, CA ### [2026 Summer Mechanical Engineer Intern - Masters (Santa Clara, CA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/9a383e3022fb5595635f/) Santa Clara, CA ### [2027 Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer - BS/MS Degree, (Santa Clara)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/ee7d0152ff243b14aa4e/) Santa Clara, CA ### [2027 Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer - PhD, (Santa Clara)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/acfc43e5ce664f5e5fa0/) Santa Clara, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Hardware Engineer Staff - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/24654a9ccdd06f266121/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Staff Hardware Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/39b249e7dd4c8964bd51/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Senior Staff Test Design Hardware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/df2b1b332369f3611659/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Waynesboro-Virginia ### [Staff Test Engineer, Hardware Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f266d8d8c1caa367a535/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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