Senior Optomechanical Mechatronics Engineer
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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:
$147000.00 - $202500.00Location:
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.
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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.Key Responsibilities
- Architect precision subsystems including:
- Motion stages and positioning systems
- Alignment and metrology interfaces
- Optomechanical integration (where applicable)
- Define system-level performance metrics:
- Accuracy repeatability thermal stability vibration
- Perform trade-off analysis across performance cost and risk
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on feasibility and specifications
- Drive early design concepts and support system-level reviews
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics or related field
- 7 years of experience in precision engineering or semiconductor equipment
- Strong background in motion systems precision stages and controls integration
- Experience defining system requirements and architecture
Preferred
- Optomechanical system integration experience
- Experience with sub-micron positioning systems
Summary
Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the definition of high-precision mechanical and optomechanical subsystems for advanced 300mm equipment platforms. This role will drive system architecture for motion alignment and high-accuracy integration.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.