Mechanical Engineer V - (E5)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock award program

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a deep foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts, tooling, and assemblies throughout the product life cycle. You will oversee manufacturing and installation, coordinate procurement, and resolve technical issues across complex systems.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10–15 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Deep technical knowledge of the product life cycle and related disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and implement complex engineering concepts.
• Lead or execute projects and drive R&D of new technologies.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems.
• Specify or perform complex engineering analysis.
• Communicate with customers about high-value engineering issues.
• Generate product specifications; document tests.
• Define development, design, or modification of complex layouts and schematics.
• Review engineering documentation and processes.

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Materials science

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $163,000.00 - $224,000.00

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

• Independently develop and implement concepts for a range of significantly complex engineering solutionsto difficult problems
• Lead or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies
• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of significantly complex engineering problems
• Specify or perform significantly complex engineering analysis
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex engineering issues to address customers’ High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products
• Generate product specifications; define, coordinate, perform and document engineering tests
• Specify the development, design, or modification of complex engineering layouts, schematics, drawings, or specifications
• Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-15 years of experience
• Deep technical expertise in your field and deep knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, as well as in-depth knowledge of other disciplines within your function
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain difficult or sensitive information and to build consensus

Experience in Semiconductor Capital equipment.

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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