Platform Center of Excellence Mechanical V Engineer

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to leverage a strong physics, mathematics, and materials science foundation to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical layouts, tooling, and assemblies throughout the product life cycle.

The role involves overseeing manufacturing and installation processes, coordinating procurement of components, and delivering complex engineering Solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10-15 years of experience in engineering.
• Deep technical expertise in the Applied Materials product life cycle and interdisciplinary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and implement concepts for complex product issues and engineering solutions.
• Lead or execute engineering projects and drive R&D of new technologies.
• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of engineering problems.
• Specify or perform engineering analysis.
• Communicate with customers regarding high-value engineering issues.
• Generate product specifications and document engineering tests.
• Define and review engineering layouts, drawings, and specifications.
• Review engineering processes and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project leadership

Engineering expertise

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.

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 product issues and engineering solutions
• 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

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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