Engineering Capabilities Development Lead

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and specifications across complex projects. You will lead engineering workstreams, coordinate tests, and communicate with customers on high-value issues while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem-solving across advanced materials and devices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Regarded as a technical expert in their field.
• Demonstrates depth/breadth of expertise in engineering.
• Communicate complex ideas to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for complex product issues and solutions.
• Lead or execute projects and advance new tech.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems.
• Perform and specify engineering analyses.
• Interface with customers on high‑value engineering issues.
• Define and document engineering tests and specs.
• Design or modify layouts and drawings for complex scope.
• Review engineering docs and processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and specifications across complex projects. You will lead engineering workstreams, coordinate tests, and communicate with customers on high-value issues while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem-solving across advanced materials and devices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.