Senior Robotics Applications Engineer

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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.

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Location:

Singapore,SGP

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As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

Location: Singapore, CNC

Organization: AGS – CSG SBU -Service Technologies Lab

About

Applied Materials is establishing the Service Technologies Lab in Singapore—an innovation space focused on the future of automated servicing, robotics, and cobot‑enabled service solutions.

The Senior Robotics Applications Engineer is an experienced technical contributor responsible for developing, integrating, and deploying advanced robotic and cobot applications. This role operates at the intersection of robotics software, hardware integration, and systems engineering, with a strong emphasis on translating prototypes into robust, repeatable, and maintainable robotic systems.

The position requires a hands-on engineer who can work independently in ambiguous environments, make sound technical judgments, and apply appropriate engineering rigor while maintaining execution velocity.

Key Responsibilities

Robotics Application Development

• Design, develop, and validate robotic and cobot applications using industrial robots, collaborative robots, and automation platforms.
• Develop application software using robotics frameworks and/or vendor provided SDKs.
• Integrate motion execution, sensing, IO, and peripheral devices to deliver working robotic applications.
• Debug and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary problems spanning robotics software, hardware integration, and system behavior.
• Systems Integration & Architecture
• Own the end-to-end technical integration of robotic systems platforms, including definition of interfaces between software, hardware, and external systems.
• Apply system level thinking and robotics fundamentals (e.g., kinematics, reference frames, calibration, safety constraints) to guide architecture and implementation decisions.
• Evaluate and integrate off-the-shelf components such as grippers, sensors, and perception systems.
• Ensure robotic systems are observable, diagnosable, and maintainable.
• Engineering Discipline & Quality
• Develop and maintain excellent technical documentation, including system architecture, interfaces, and design rationale.
• Follow best practices for source control, testing, CI/CD, and configuration management appropriate for robotics systems.
• Balance rapid prototyping with long-term maintainability and scalability.
• Apply appropriate robot safety, risk assessment, and collaborative operation constraints during development and deployment.
• Collaboration & Technical Leadership
• Work closely with Technicians, Engineers, Product, Field Services and other cross functional partners to execute hands-on development and integration activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship as needed.
• Interface with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve technical challenges and influence system design choices.

Core Technical Capabilities

• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strength in several of the following areas, applied in real world robotic systems deployments:
• End‑to‑end development and deployment of industrial or collaborative robotic