Systems Manager jobs in United States, California, Milpitas

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of breakthrough product development, guiding a talented team of systems engineers and collaborating across optics, electronics, mechanics, software, and algorithms. You’ll work closely with division leadership, external partners, and customers to deliver solutions that push boundaries and exceed expectations.

What You’ll Own:

• Lead and mentor a team of systems design engineers responsible for integrating hardware and software on complex eBeam tools.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead design reviews to ensure optimal system architecture.
• Spearhead next-generation product development with bold, strategic thinking and a focus on delivering winning solutions.
• Oversee prototype testing, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies that guide product lifecycle decisions.
• Support customer escalations with technical expertise and a commitment to excellence.
• Champion onboarding and development for new systems engineers, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep expertise in electron optics or SEM technology, with strong foundations in physics, mathematics, and computational skills.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex semiconductor systems.
• 3+ years of proven success in people management and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead across functions and engage with global stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 15%.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating existing and emerging markets

• Leading product lifecycle planning and customer requirements analysis

• Defining product value propositions and pricing strategies

• Driving marketing campaigns to boost product adoption and market penetration

• Conducting competitive analysis and developing strategic responses to Next Best Alternatives

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Experience should include the following:

• Product Marketing in multi-disciplinary technology product team

• Advanced packaging process knowledge

• Delivering technical presentations;

• Semiconductor customer engagements;

• Ability to perform market analysis by compiling customer information and industry reports.

• Applications development in metrology or inspection;

• Competition analysis;

• Preparation of executive summaries;

• Willingness to travel for business up to 30% of the time.

Other qualities

• Storytelling with clear and compelling messages and strong content

• Strong communication skills and ability to conduct effective presentations under pressure

• Analytical skills, including ability to draw business conclusions from complex datasets.

• Ability to successfully drive projects with minimal intervention

• Well-organized with attention to detail.

• Hardworking, with ability & desire to work in a team environment.

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What You’ll Do:

• Champion programs from concept to high-volume manufacturing and beyond.
• Build and execute strategic project plans that align scope, timelines, and resources.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, service, and marketing to drive smart decisions and impactful trade-offs.
• Own every aspect of your program—engineering, service, install, and manufacturing.
• Provide expert guidance in operational processes and technical leadership to ensure top-tier outcomes.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Anticipate risks and implement proactive strategies to keep projects on track.
• Lead field engagement during beta phases, aligning closely with business units and customers.
• Translate divisional goals into actionable product roadmaps.

What You Bring:

• PhD with 3+ years, Master’s with 6+ years, or Bachelor’s with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in developing complex systems integrating optics, electronics, motion, algorithms, and software.
• Strong leadership in matrixed environments and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 15%.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

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• Work with Customers, Marketing and Applications Engineers to understand wafer fabrication processes and defects for optical inspection.
• Perform electro-magnetic simulations andmeasurements to assess optical inspection sensitivity of patterned-wafer defects.
• Assess new concepts (algorithms and hardware) to meet inspection challenges.
• Communicate results and recommendations to product teams and customers.

• Consistent record to applying fundamental principles of electromagnetism and optics to optical imaging or measurement problems.
• Experience with analysis of large data sets from optical systems to measure physical parameters. Associated experience with artificial intelligence is a plus.
• Set up electromagnetic simulations of nano-scale structures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and minimum of 1 year related work experience; Master's Level Degree and minimum related work experience of 3 years
• Physics, Electrical Engineering or Optics background with specialization in electromagnetism
• Proficiency in image and signal processing and statistics using MATLAB, Python or other relevant software
• Travel of up to 10% including foreign destinations

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Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical direction to convert R&D surface modification procedure to production worthy solution and maintain defect signal enhancement benefit
• Drive the team through engineering rigor and well controlled processes to develop robust surface modification procedures to ensure predictable inspection results
• Provide technical direction on the development of various types of fluorophores
• Lead the team on the engineering design, implementation, and process optimization of selective surface marking
• Oversee characterization analysis using techniques such as XPS, SEM, AFM, ToF-SIMS, XRR, NMR, FTIR, TEM, fluorimetry, and ellipsometry
• Drive the team to develop production worthy surface modification and synthesis procedures
• Forster a culture of continuous improvement with emphasis on scientific excellence
• Establish relationship with chemical company(ies) to plan for scale-up production
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development team and participate in customer meetings

• Prepare technical reports and conduct peer-review meetings as needed.
• Track industry trends and innovations related to atomic layer deposition, etch chemistries, and ultra-thin film coatings.

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, or related field with a focus on surface science, surface modification, and/or fluorescence emission
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in surface chemistry/polymer synthesis/organic synthesis with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in surface modification techniques and analytical characterization.
• Experience in fluorescent dye synthesis, fabrication, and characterization
• Strong track record of leading a team to innovate, execute, and collaborate cross functionally.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience with IC device fabrication for logic, foundry, and/or DRAM/NAND devices,
• Demonstrated experience working directly with advanced semiconductor fabs and foundries

• Hands-on expertise with fluorescence dye usage in semiconductor applications
• Strong understanding of material interactions at nanoscale dimensions and their impact on semiconductor device performance

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, physical chemistry, physics, or related field with a focus on surface science and surface modification
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in surface chemistry/polymer synthesis/organic synthesis with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in surface modification techniques and analytical characterization.

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• and document system and subsystem requirements, lead requirement definition for small projects.
• Designelectron optical, illumination, and sensor subsystems;contributeto system architecture and vendor/component selection.
• Approve and influence subsystem-leveldesignreviews, applyingdfXprinciples.
• Investigate andresolvesystemperformance issues through experiments and data analysis.
• Apply principles such as aberrations, beam shaping, and SNR optimization.
• Define and complete integration and test plans; write alignment procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure compliance with subsystem test standards.
• Solve manufacturing and field-deployed systems, support productimprovementsand cost reduction efforts.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and issueresolution.
• Lead components ofcomplex

• Basic understanding of SEM principles and image formation.
• Hands-on experience with SEM systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of:High vacuum environments,Electron sources and scanning systemsandSE & BSE detection
• Great foundation in optical theory (aberrations, astigmatism, beam shaping).
• Experience with electron optics alignment, calibration, and image processing.
• Familiarity with transformation theory and reliability testing (e.g., FMECA).
• ProficiencyinPython for data analysis and automation.
• Problem-solving outlook and ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

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Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supplier selection followed by Contract and Cost negotiations.
• Work closely with Design Engineers and Scientists to understand the sourcing requirements.
• Scope out potential candidate suppliers in coordination with Category managers and Engineering.
• Build sophisticated engagements to develop RFQ/P's from the suppliers followed by creating scorecards and executive presentations to drive the decision-making process.
• Drive the assessment of supplier cost, quality, capability, capacity, financials etc. in order to orchestrate the selection.
• Negotiate supplier contracts like Development or Purchase Agreements and support Engineering in the drafting of Statement of Work for development projects.
• Responsible for competitive bidding with alternate suppliers to support Cost negotiations.
• Maintain and grow the relationships with our Strategic suppliers.
• Support with project management activities like tracking prototype/pilot part deliveries and handling escalations on late deliveries.
• Leverage our strategic supplier influence to support Engineers with quality or supplier development related activities by ensuring that the suppliers are being responsive.
• This role is a hybrid role and requires physical presence in our Milpitas, CA office three (3) days a week with additional presence as needed.

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a technical engineering field.
• Experience in Strategic Supply Chain Management in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment or Medical equipment industries.
• Any relevant certifications like PMP/CSCP/PE/Six Sigma etc.
• Familiarity with Ebeam technologies is a bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field of study.
• Experience with Supply Chain Management in any industry or Experience with Engineering/Supply Chain Management within the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.
• Must possess Technical(Engineering/Science/Technology)and Commercial aptitudes.
• The ability and desire to constantly learn is crucial.
• Domestic and international travel is required (up to 20%).

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