Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Tooling & Fixtures

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to leverage physics, mathematics and materials science to design and resolve mechanical challenges across the product life cycle. You will develop layouts, schematics and specifications, oversee manufacturing and installation, and coordinate procurement of components.

The role emphasizes creating custom tooling, performing analyses, and leading projects with suppliers to meet stringent industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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

CAD

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Design for Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to leverage physics, mathematics and materials science to design and resolve mechanical challenges across the product life cycle. You will develop layouts, schematics and specifications, oversee manufacturing and installation, and coordinate procurement of components.

The role emphasizes creating custom tooling, performing analyses, and leading projects with suppliers to meet stringent industry standards.