Mechanical Engineer III — Semiconductor Equipment Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (up to 10%)

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems, develop layouts and drawings, and perform engineering analyses. You will lead projects, develop tooling and fixtures, and coordinate suppliers to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of experience, strong CAD/thermodynamics knowledge, and familiarity with DfX practices. This full-time role includes travel and relocation support where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• 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.
• 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 handling, assembly and disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies; 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

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Flow analysis

Design for Excellence

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

NX

Inventor

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems, develop layouts and drawings, and perform engineering analyses. You will lead projects, develop tooling and fixtures, and coordinate suppliers to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of experience, strong CAD/thermodynamics knowledge, and familiarity with DfX practices. This full-time role includes travel and relocation support where applicable.