Mechanical Engineer IV

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Potential for bonus and stock award

Job summary

A global technology firm in Santa Clara is seeking a Mechanical Engineer who will resolve complex mechanical issues and lead engineering projects. The candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong foundation in physics and analytical skills. Responsibilities include designing tooling and generating engineering documentation. The role also demands strong problem-solving capabilities and technical leadership. Interested candidates will find a competitive salary range of $147,000 to $202,500, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in physics and materials science.
• Experience with complex mechanical problem solving.
• Ability to design and implement mechanical tooling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems independently.
• Lead and execute engineering projects.
• Define and perform engineering analysis of complex scope.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical design

Analytical skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex mechanical problems with limited to no supervision
• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects, including development of key suppliers
• Specify the development of, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of complex scope
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding wide range of complex mechanical issues for specific project
• Implement concepts for range of complex product issues and solutions
• May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub‑assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle
• Establish standards across all operational processes. Serve as technical expert on specialized projects or programs
• Generate product specifications
• Define, coordinate, perform, and generate engineering test reports; specify and review engineering documentation; specify or perform engineering analysis of complex scope with limited to no supervision
• Identify sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

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