Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option program

Bonus program

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts, oversee manufacturing processes, and coordinate assembly of components throughout the product life cycle. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience; CAD tools, GD&T, and materials science knowledge are preferred.

The role includes 10% travel and full-time employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, and DFA principles.

Responsibilities

• Review repair scope, procedures, and engineering specifications for safe, cost-effective repairs.
• Validate repair sourcing and component replacement with cross-functional teams.
• Plan, execute, document, and review repair validation and associated reports.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical failures of moderate complexity.
• Design and implement repair tooling, fixtures, and processes to improve efficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD software

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Design for Excellence

Job description

Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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. 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:

• Review supplier provided engineering analysis and failure investigations on returned assemblies and components to identify root causes, determine repairability, and support corrective actions.
• Support supplier repair enablement activities, including, process qualification, technical training, and ongoing performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop, modify, and maintain repair scope of works (SOW), procedures, work instructions, test requirements, and engineering specifications to ensure safe, repeatable, and cost-effective repairs.
• Validate technical competency of repair sourcing, qualification, and selection of replacement components, repair materials, and tooling; work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve moderately complex repair-related technical issues.

• Plan, execute, document, and review repair validation; generate and maintain engineering reports, qualification packages, and release documentation required for repair deployment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical failures of moderate complexity; analyze repair outcomes and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reliability, and cycle time.
• Design, develop, and implement custom repair tooling, fixtures, test adapters, and associated repair processes to improve repair efficiency, consistency, and safety.
• Develop and enable assembly, disassembly, inspection, cleaning, refurbishment, and requalification processes for components and assemblies throughout the product lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principles

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

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. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.