DfSafety and Reliability Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and specifications across the product lifecycle. You will oversee manufacturing and installation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.

The role emphasizes derating, thermal management, and the ability to automate data analysis using AI to improve reliability and safety in semiconductor equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in physics, mathematics and materials science.
• Experience with safety standards and product safety requirements.
• Ability to automate data analysis using AI.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Risk identification and mitigation using FMECA and DVT; ensure safety compliance per SEMI S2/IPC 610D/9592 and UL/CE/TUV.
• Develop acceleration techniques and analytical tools for early reliability problem detection.
• Propose procedures to prevent equipment damage or injury.
• Prepare and present safety and reliability reports; perform root cause analysis and engage suppliers on improvements.

Skills

Physics fundamentals

Mathematics

Materials science

AI data analysis automation

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 Salary: $100,000.00 - $136,500.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk identification and mitigation using FMECA and Design Verification Test Evaluate and work closely with Product Safety Engineering to understand the safety compliance to Applied Minimum Product Safety Requirement Understanding in Industry standards such as SEMI S2, IPC 610D, IPC 9592, IEC/EN 61000, JESD22, MIL-STD-810, and knowledge of safety requirement (i.e. UL/CE/TUV).
• Develops new acceleration techniques and analytical tools to assure the early identification of potential problems with new product safety and reliability
• Propose procedure improvement to prevent equipment damage or injury
• Assist in preparing & presenting safety and reliability reports; Assist with root cause analysis of field failures and engage with suppliers on improvement changes.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in semiconductor equipment, especially in single point of failure products and how to improve safety and reliability Deep knowledge of derating and thermal management in order to increase the useful life of electrical components Ability to automate the data analysis using AI

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex reliability problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.