Senior Mechanical Engineer — Semiconductors & Automation

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and displays, seeks a senior mechanical engineer to design and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems for our cutting-edge equipment in Santa Clara. You will translate concepts into robust layouts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move designs toward production.

The role requires 4–7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong CAD skills, including NX and Inventor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficient with CAD software, thermodynamics, and sheet metal design.
• Experience with motors, actuators, and motion mechanisms.
• Experience taking designs from concept through prototype, qualification, and production release.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot difficult mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision
• Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering test reports
• Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications of difficult scope
• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision
• Technically lead or execute projects; develop key suppliers and generate mechanical product specifications
• Design, develop and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes; enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies; establish standards across all operational processes
• Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions
• Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus

Skills

CAD software

thermodynamics

sheet metal design

material selection

manufacturing methods

GD&T

Design for Excellence

motors and actuators

motion-control

NX

Inventor

Korean/Japanese language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NX

Inventor

Job description

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and displays, seeks a senior mechanical engineer to design and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems for our cutting-edge equipment in Santa Clara. You will translate concepts into robust layouts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to move designs toward production.

The role requires 4–7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong CAD skills, including NX and Inventor.