Senior Mechanical Engineer – Wet Chemistry Systems

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 to lead end-to-end design of semiconductor equipment, applying physics, mathematics and materials science to develop robust mechanical layouts, tooling and assemblies throughout the product life cycle.

You will drive from concept through release, ensuring performance, reliability and manufacturability. You’ll coordinate with design, analysis, procurement and manufacturing teams, review documentation in PLM systems, and communicate findings

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5-7 years of applicable experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment design or troubleshooting; wet process or electrochemical systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Creo or SolidWorks.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, CFD ACE, COMSOL is a plus.
• Demonstrated strength in thermal engineering, compressible flow, mechanical design, or machining/manufacturing processes.
• Experience with JMP and MS Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical system design for semiconductor equipment with emphasis on integration and environment.
• Drive engineering execution from concept through release, including design, analysis, supplier engagement, build, and validation of subsystems.
• Define and optimize system-level tradeoffs across performance, reliability, cost and serviceability.
• Design and develop mechanical and fluid delivery subsystems, including layouts and specifications.
• Perform and validate analyses using first-principles calculations and simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Plan and execute tests, analyze data to derive statistically sound conclusions.
• Communicate results through presentations to cross-functional teams and customers.
• Create and review engineering documentation and release through PLM systems (Teamcenter).

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

MS Excel

Statistical analysis

JMP

3D CAD

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo (Pro/ENGINEER)

SolidWorks

ANSYS

CFD ACE

COMSOL

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end design of semiconductor equipment, applying physics, mathematics and materials science to develop robust mechanical layouts, tooling and assemblies throughout the product life cycle.

You will drive from concept through release, ensuring performance, reliability and manufacturability. You’ll coordinate with design, analysis, procurement and manufacturing teams, review documentation in PLM systems, and communicate findings