Mechanical Engineer (E3)
Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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
Salary:
$124000.00 - $171000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.
As a Mechanical Engineer youll leverage your strong foundation in physics mathematics and materials science to process and resolve mechanical problems design and implement custom mechanical tooling and associated processes and enable the handling assembly and disassembly of parts components sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. Youll be responsible for designing developing and modifying mechanical engineering layouts schematics and specifications. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations-- and youll coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.Role Responsibilities
System-Level Engineering (Core COE Focus)
- Lead system-level design analysis and troubleshooting of chemical/gas delivery systems (gas panels MFCs FRCs valves and subsystems) across multiple business units
- Identify root causes of complex field issues (e.g. flow instability contamination pressure transients) and drive system-level corrective actions
- Develop and validate system-level models (analytical / CFD / digital twin) to predict flow thermal and contamination behavior
- Define system architecture requirements and drive alignment across component suppliers and internal teams
Testing Validation & Qualification
- Define coordinate and execute system-level and component-level test plans on COE lab test stands
- Analyze test data and generate detailed engineering reports to support qualification reliability and supplier 8D closure
- Drive correlation between lab testing simulation models and field performance
Design & Development
- Design and modify mechanical layouts gas panel schematics and subsystem architectures for new and existing platforms
- Develop specifications for critical flow control components (MFCs FRCs MFVs valves regulators)
- Support design for reliability (DfR) manufacturability (DfM) and serviceability (DfS) for chemical delivery subsystems
AI / Digital Engineering Enablement
- Drive development and deployment of AI-based tools for troubleshooting knowledge management and component selection
- Partner with software/data teams to structure engineering knowledge for AI applications (e.g. knowledge agents workflow automation)
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI/digital twin to reduce field escalations and accelerate root-cause analysis
Cross-Functional & BU Engagement
- Act as COE technical interface to Business Units (BU) Systems COE and suppliers
- Lead system-level engineering discussions and drive resolution of cross-functional issues
- Build consensus across stakeholders and align on roadmap priorities
Supplier & Specification Ownership
- Define and manage mechanical and functional specifications for key suppliers
- Support supplier qualification reliability activities and change control (ECR SPS SNF)
- Evaluate new technologies and drive roadmap alignment for next-gen flow control solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 47 years of experience in mechanical/system engineering development
- Strong fundamentals in fluid dynamics thermodynamics heat transfer and gas flow systems
- Experience with system-level problem solving (beyond component-level design)
- Hands-on experience with lab testing data analysis and engineering report generation
- Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation (GD&T drawings specifications)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in semiconductor equipment chemical delivery systems or gas handling systems
- Knowledge of flow control devices (MFCs FRCs valves regulators) and pressure/flow interactions
- Experience with system modeling tools (CFD MATLAB Python or equivalent)
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in engineering (data analysis automation knowledge systems)
- Understanding of Applied Materials product lifecycle supplier ecosystem and qualification processes
- Experience working across cross-functional teams and multiple business units
- Exposure to digital twin system simulation or model-based engineering approaches
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 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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About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
