Mechanical Engineer
Applied Materials · Posted Oct 26
Semiconductor equipment, display manufacturing systems, and materials engineering solutions
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About the role
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that underpin virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The Mechanical Engineer role involves designing, developing, and modifying mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications, implementing custom mechanical tooling and fixturing, and enabling the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts and sub-assemblies across the product life cycle. The engineer also oversees manufacturing and installation processes, coordinates procurement of mechanical components, and develops key suppliers.
What you will do
- Identify and troubleshoot a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision
- Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering test reports
- Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications of difficult scope
- Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision
- Technically lead or execute projects; develop key suppliers and generate mechanical product specifications
- Design, develop and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes; enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies; establish standards across all operational processes
- Specify and review engineering documentation
- Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions
- Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree
- 4-7 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principle
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The company designs, builds, and services cutting-edge equipment that enables manufacturers to create semiconductor and display chips essential for modern electronics and AI infrastructure. Through its extensive portfolio of deposition, etch, and planarization systems, Applied Materials serves as a foundational pillar of the global semiconductor industry.
- Industry
- Semiconductor Equipment
- Company size
- 36500+ employees
- Founded
- 1967
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $1.5B raised
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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