Senior Mechanical Engineer - Tooling & Manufacturing

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Benicia, CA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical layouts and tooling. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, coordinate procurement, and drive complex engineering solutions across product life cycles.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 7–10 years of experience, and deep CAD, thermodynamics, and GD&T proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, thermodynamics, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex mechanical problems with limited supervision.
• Lead or execute engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers.
• Develop, design, or modify engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications.
• Coordinate procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects; identify sources of critical parts.
• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports; review engineering documentation; perform engineering analysis.
• Clearly communicate complex concepts and influence stakeholders.

Skills

CAD software

Thermodynamics

Sheet metal design

Material selection

Manufacturing methods

GD&T

Design for Excellence (DfE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Benicia, CA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical layouts and tooling. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, coordinate procurement, and drive complex engineering solutions across product life cycles.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 7–10 years of experience, and deep CAD, thermodynamics, and GD&T proficiency.