Mechanical Engineer – Semiconductor Tooling & Systems

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and tooling across the product life cycle. You will apply physics, mathematics, and materials science to resolve problems and ensure manufacturing quality, safety, and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience, with strong CAD skills and knowledge of thermodynamics, sheet metal design, and GD&T.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis under general supervision.
• Design or modify basic mechanical layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications under general supervision.
• Coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects; identify sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Perform and document engineering test reports; generate alpha/gamma documentation for product releases.
• Perform engineering analysis; troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems of moderate difficulty under general supervision.
• Design, develop and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes as needed.

Skills

CAD software

thermodynamics

sheet metal design

material selection

manufacturing methods

GD&T

Design for Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and tooling across the product life cycle. You will apply physics, mathematics, and materials science to resolve problems and ensure manufacturing quality, safety, and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience, with strong CAD skills and knowledge of thermodynamics, sheet metal design, and GD&T.