Mechanical Engineer - Vaccum Design

Applied Materials; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Bangalore (Bengaluru) seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop and validate mechanical systems for semiconductor capital equipment, overseeing manufacturing and installation life cycle. You will drive DFX goals, manage risk, and coordinate across global teams.

Strong expertise in NX/Creo and PLM tools such as Windchill, plus knowledge of vacuum systems and high‑vacuum components, is essential for delivering robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in mechanical design and product development within semiconductor equipment.
• Proficiency in NX, Creo, and Windchill PLM tools.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerances, material selection, and documentation practices.
• Experience across full product development lifecycle, validation, risk assessment, and DFX.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems engineering and high‑vacuum equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development, qualification, and sustainment of mechanical systems for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Drive technical decisions, system architecture trade-offs, and cost/schedule targets.
• Lead complex problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop and optimize vacuum system architectures including pump selection and conductance.
• Perform engineering analysis (vacuum, thermal, structural, reliability) to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, and supplier teams globally.
• Drive ECO/ECN, reliability improvements, and design standardization.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and technology evaluations.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation using NX/Creo and Windchill/Teamcenter.
• Define and execute engineering validation, characterization, and qualification activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll leverage your strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to process and resolve mechanical problems, design and implement custom mechanical tooling and associated processes, and enable the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and modifying mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations-- and you'll coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.

Role Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of mechanical systems, modules, and subsystems for Semiconductor Capital Equipment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive technical decisions, system architecture trade-offs, and innovative design solutions to meet performance, reliability, safety, cost, schedule, and DFX objectives.
• Lead complex engineering problem-solving, root cause investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop and optimize Vacuum System Architectures including pump selection, pumping line design, conductance optimization, vacuum component integration, venting and purging solutions, and contamination control strategies.
• Perform engineering analysis including Vacuum Performance, flow, thermal, structural, and reliability evaluations to ensure system-level performance targets are met.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Supplier Engineering, and global engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and manufacturable designs.
• Drive product improvements, ECO/ECN implementation, reliability enhancements, cost optimization, and design standardization initiatives.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, technology evaluations, and technical issue resolution.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation using NX/Creo, and PLM systems: Windchill/Teamcenter
• Define, execute, and document engineering validation, characterization, and qualification activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design and Product Development within the Semiconductor Equipment Industry or other complex capital equipment domains.
• Strong proficiency in NX, Creo, and PLM tools such as Windchill.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience with complete product development lifecycle, engineering analysis, design validation, risk assessment, engineering testing, and DFX methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Vacuum Systems Engineering, including vacuum pumps, vacuum measurement systems, vacuum component selection, leak detection, pumping performance, conductance, contamination control, and vacuum system integration.
• Experience with Roughing Pumps, Turbo Molecular Pumps, Cryogenic (Cryo) Pumps, vacuum gauges, valves, seals, fittings, and associated vacuum hardware used in semiconductor equipment.
• Strong communication, presentation, articulation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to proactively identify and escape risks, influence decisions, drive technical discussions, and collaborate effectively across global cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering challenges and drive technical solutions with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Equipment, vacuum chambers, process modules, or related semiconductor capital equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Vacuum System Design, Vacuum Pump Sizing and Selection, Conductance Analysis, Pumping Speed Calculations, Leak Detection, Contamination Control, and High/Ultra-High Vacuum Applications.
• Experience with MolFlow+, Monte Carlo vacuum flow simulations, molecular flow analysis, and vacuum performance modeling.
• Experience utilizing MathCAD, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools for analytical calculations, system modeling, and design validation.
• Knowledge of FEA, CFD, thermal analysis, vibration analysis, reliability engineering, and advanced simulation methodologies.
• Experience working with OEM vacuum equipment suppliers, component qualification, product transfer, and supplier development activities.
• Experience leveraging AI-Powered Engineering and Productivity Tools to improve design efficiency, problem-solving, data analysis, documentation, and engineering decision-making.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.