Electrical Engineer – Value Engineering at Applied Materials

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$86,500 – $119,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jun 15, 2026

Description

Applied Materials is hiring a full-time Electrical Engineer in Gloucester, Massachusetts, to solve complex electrical and system-level problems and lead value engineering initiatives. The role covers electrical architecture, schematics, PCBAs, power and control systems, supplier qualification, ECO and NPI cost evaluation, testing, reliability, and cross-functional improvements. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 7–10 years of experience in electrical engineering, electronic systems, power systems, or controls.

Required Skills

Electrical engineering
Circuit design
PCB layout
Power systems
Grounding/shielding
Component selection
Value engineering
Supplier qualification
Signal integrity
Reliability testing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 7–10 years of experience in electrical engineering, including electronic systems, power systems, or controls
Experience in circuit design, PCB layout, power systems, grounding/shielding, and component selection
Application of Design for Excellence, particularly cost and manufacturability
Cross-functional collaboration and supplier technical solution development
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in value engineering, cost reduction, or supply chain engineering
Knowledge of Applied Materials or Varian product lifecycle, NPI, ECO processes, and supplier engagement
Experience with power systems, process power, controls, and complex electrical subsystems
Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment and high-reliability electronic systems
Experience with multi-sourcing, should-cost analysis, and supplier qualification
Strong understanding of system-level integration between electrical, mechanical, and controls systems

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials

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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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