Mechanical Engineer III, Semiconductor Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to identify and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, develop layouts and specifications, and support engineering tests from concept through production.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, CAD skills (NX/InInventor or similar), and design for manufacture expertise. Travel up to 10% is possible, with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–7 years of experience required.
• Proficiency 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.
• 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; establish standards across all operational processes.
• Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions.
• Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus.

Skills

CAD software

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Flow analysis

Design for Excellence

Motors & actuators

Independent troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NX

Inventor

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to identify and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, develop layouts and specifications, and support engineering tests from concept through production.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, CAD skills (NX/InInventor or similar), and design for manufacture expertise. Travel up to 10% is possible, with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.