Senior Precision Stage Architect V - (E5)
Applied Materials
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 163,000 - 224,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Conceptual thinking","Innovative problem-solving","Time management","Communication","Collaboration"]Own the end-to-end architecture of high-precision motion stages and mechatronic subsystems, spanning mechanical structure, actuation, sensing, metrology, and motion control. Translate positioning, dynamic, and throughput requirements into mechanical/control co-design, define control system architecture and error budgets, and guide multidisciplinary teams. Lead modeling, multi-axis servo design and validation, prototype qualification, supplier selection, and system integration, while driving compliance with safety standards and supporting field testing as needed.

