Mechanical Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
167 days ago
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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 337 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineer The Mechanical Engineer joins the engineering team to own the end-to-end design, development, and validation of hardware required to enable Chemical Vapor Deposition processes. This role involves generating root-cause hypotheses, brainstorming design concepts within cross-functional teams, and performing hands-on testing to validate solutions for advanced semiconductor chips and displays used in Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality applications. Key responsibilities include performing thermal, structural, and flow analyses, and executing structured experiments to characterize performance. Candidates must utilize 3D CAD tools like Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks, along with analysis software such as ANSYS, CFD-ACE, or COMSOL. Proficiency in JMP and Microsoft Excel is required for data analysis. The role requires expertise in thermal engineering, compressible flow, mechanical design, or machining processes to solve complex manufacturing problems.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end design, development, and validation of hardware for Chemical Vapor Deposition processes.
  • Deconstruct on-wafer performance requirements into clear engineering design requirements for cross-functional teams.
  • Perform engineering analyses including tolerance, thermal, structural, and flow to ensure designs meet performance objectives.
  • Plan and execute structured experiments and validation tests to characterize performance and establish operating windows.
  • Analyze experimental and field data using JMP and Microsoft Excel to identify trends and draw engineering conclusions.
  • Validate solutions using first-principles hand calculations and simulation tools like FEA and CFD.
  • Create, specify, review, and release engineering documentation in Teamcenter to ensure configuration control.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations to cross-functional teams, management, and customers.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • 4–7 years of applicable experience.
  • Experience in semiconductor equipment design or troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or SolidWorks.
  • Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, CFD-ACE, COMSOL) is a plus (preferred).
  • Demonstrated strength in thermal engineering, compressible flow, mechanical design, or machining/manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create engineering documentation and communicate with non-experts.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced product development environment.

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