Principal Mechanical Engineer: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Billerica, MA to design, develop, and resolve mechanical issues across the product life cycle.

You will oversee tooling, layouts, and assemblies, coordinating with electrical, chemical, and software teams to deliver robust equipment solutions. The role emphasizes deep physics and materials science fundamentals, hands-on design, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10-15 years of experience in equipment design and fabrication.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, especially wet processing equipment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex product engineering solutions.
• Lead mechanical aspects of R&D and projects.
• Perform engineering analyses and FEAs.
• Coordinate assembly and testing of mechanical systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams (electrical, chemical, software).
• Visit manufacturing and customer sites to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Billerica, MA to design, develop, and resolve mechanical issues across the product life cycle.

You will oversee tooling, layouts, and assemblies, coordinating with electrical, chemical, and software teams to deliver robust equipment solutions. The role emphasizes deep physics and materials science fundamentals, hands-on design, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.