Robotics & Mechanical Engineer – Semiconductor Systems

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and specifications across the product lifecycle.

You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, coordinate procurement of components, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex automation projects in Santa Clara.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in robotics or automation systems engineering.
• Experience with hardware testing, software testing, and complex troubleshooting.
• Strong project management and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems engineering projects spanning electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Lead robotics-related systems analyses and ensure feasibility and risk-aware decisions.
• Manage OEM robot vendor projects to meet requirements on time and budget.
• Perform testing and qualification of OEM robots; build test stands and develop testing software.
• Ensure quality and reliability across the product lifecycle and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Robotics

Automation systems engineering

Project management

Supplier management

Hardware testing

Software testing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and specifications across the product lifecycle.

You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, coordinate procurement of components, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex automation projects in Santa Clara.