Senior Mechanical Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and tooling across the product life cycle. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards while coordinating parts procurement for design projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 10–15 years of deep technical engineering experience, with strong communication to explain complex issues and build consensus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10–15 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Deep technical expertise in the field and knowledge of product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and implement concepts for complex product issues and engineering solutions.
• Lead or execute engineering projects and spearhead R&D of new technologies.
• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex engineering problems.
• Specify or perform significantly complex engineering analysis.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding complex engineering issues to address High Value Problems.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara to design, develop, and modify mechanical layouts and tooling across the product life cycle. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards while coordinating parts procurement for design projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 10–15 years of deep technical engineering experience, with strong communication to explain complex issues and build consensus.