Mechanical Engineer Value Engineering

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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.

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General Profile:

Requires specialized depth and breadth of mechanical engineering expertise with strong application in cost supply chain and product lifecycle optimization. Interprets internal and external business driversincluding cost supply risk and manufacturabilityand translates them into actionable engineering solutions.

Solves complex cross-functional problems by balancing design intent cost quality and supply chain realities. Takes a systems-level perspective to identify innovative value-driven solutions.

Works independently with limited guidance often leading cross-functional initiatives or projects. Influences stakeholders across Engineering Supply Chain Operations and external suppliers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Identify analyze and resolve complex mechanical manufacturing and supply chain challenges with a strong emphasis on cost reduction supply resilience and product robustness
  • Lead or execute value engineering initiatives including cost reduction (CR) multi-sourcing supplier transitions and design optimization efforts
  • Partner closely with strategic suppliers to develop qualify and optimize components ensuring alignment to cost quality and capacity requirements
  • Drive Design for Cost (DfC) Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) principles across existing products and new product introductions
  • Develop modify and optimize engineering designs specifications and drawings with a focus on total cost standardization and scalability
  • Support and lead ECO evaluation and execution ensuring optimized cut-in strategies that balance cost risk and operational impact
  • Own or contribute to NPI cost evaluation and transition activities ensuring designs meet cost targets before release and during ramp
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering Supply Chain Program Management and Manufacturing teams to identify and execute value improvement opportunities across modules and systems
  • Perform and guide engineering analysis testing and validation to ensure proposed solutions meet design reliability and performance requirements
  • Generate clear technical documentation including specifications cost models test plans and engineering reports
  • Communicate complex technical and business trade-offs effectively and influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders
  • Contribute to value tracking metrics (e.g. cost savings PPV value leakage) and support ongoing pipeline generation of value opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 710 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering preferably in semiconductor equipment or complex capital systems
• Strong expertise in CAD GD&T materials manufacturing processes and mechanical design fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience applying Design for Excellence (DfX) methodologies with emphasis on cost and manufacturability
• Proven ability to work across functions and interface with suppliers on technical and cost-related topics

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in value engineering cost reduction or supply chain engineering environments
• Knowledge of Applied Materials / Varian product lifecycle including NPI ECO processes and supplier engagement
• Experience with multi-sourcing should-cost modeling and supplier negotiations/technical alignment
• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment modules subsystems and high-reliability mechanical designs
• Strong business acumen with an ability to translate engineering decisions into cost and operational impact

Education:Bachelors Degree

Experience:7 - 10 Years

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