Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

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You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

About the Team

The Engineering team of the Office of the CTO is supporting various programs, with a focus on implementing quickly and efficiently innovative solutions to address challenges at5 the limit of today’s technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of hardware solutions on existing tool portfolio, including metrology, laser, RIE, wet processes and more
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision
• Lead implementation of the prosed solutions
• Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering test reports with limited supervision
• Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope
• Design and procure complete test set ups to validate proposed concepts prior to final implementation
• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects, including development of key suppliers.  Generate mechanical product specifications.
• Works with electrical, process or software engineers as needed to bring these concepts in the lab
• May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Specify and review engineering documentation
• Implements concepts for variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions

Functional Knowledge

• Strang hands-on experience preferred
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Vacuum technologies, 3D CAD modeling (NX in Teamcenter environment strongly preferred), temperature control, Fluid management systems (gas flow and/or liquid flow) or optoelectronics.
•  Can comfortably interface with simulation experts to specify and understand results of mechanical and thermal FEAs.
• Experience in working with Semiconductor, pharmaceutical or aeronautic systems preferred.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Education: MS strongly preferred

Successful candidates must be eligible to lawfully receive export-controlled information, without the need for the company to seek a license.  Furthermore, since the role entails work on a US Government funded project, the successful candidate must also be able to meet the Government’s requirements for eligibility to participate in the project, without the need for the company to seek an exception/extraordinary approval. The Government’s requirements include certain restrictions on Nationality and Association/Affiliation with entities deemed to be of concern.

• Experience in Vacuum technologies, 3D CAD modeling (NX in Teamcenter environment strongly preferred), temperature control, Fluid management systems (gas flow and/or liquid flow).  Can comfortably interface with simulation experts to specify and understand results of mechanical and thermal FEAs.
• Experience in working with Semiconductor, pharmaceutical or aeronautic systems preferred.

Additional Information

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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