Senior Mechanical Engineer IV — Hardware & Tools Lead

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. You will apply physics, math and materials science to solve complex mechanical problems and develop tooling throughout the product life cycle.

Design, test fixtures, coordinate with suppliers, and deliver robust mechanical solutions that meet industry standards. This role offers a path for growth in a global leader in materials engineering. Full-time, on-site position with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Expertise with CAD software and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot complex mechanical problems with limited supervision.
• Lead or execute engineering projects and develop suppliers.
• Design, modify, and document engineering layouts and schematics.
• Coordinate procurement and assembly of mechanical components.
• Create test fixtures and conduct experiments to validate performance.
• Communicate with internal/external customers on project issues.
• Review and generate engineering documentation and test reports.
• Present hardware capabilities and improvements in design reviews.

Skills

CAD software

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Flow analysis

Design for Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Siemens NX

FEA

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. You will apply physics, math and materials science to solve complex mechanical problems and develop tooling throughout the product life cycle.

Design, test fixtures, coordinate with suppliers, and deliver robust mechanical solutions that meet industry standards. This role offers a path for growth in a global leader in materials engineering. Full-time, on-site position with travel up to 20%.