Mechanical Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$163,000–$224,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $151k
This role $194k
$115k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays more than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$172,575 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will join the engineering team to own the end-to-end design, development, and validation of hardware required to enable Chemical Vapor Deposition processes for advanced semiconductor chips and displays. You will resolve complex mechanical problems by generating root-cause hypotheses, performing hands-on testing, and conducting engineering analyses such as tolerance, thermal, structural, and flow studies. Your daily work involves designing custom tooling, managing procurement, and creating technical documentation in Teamcenter. To succeed, you must utilize 3D CAD tools like Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks, alongside analysis software such as ANSYS, CFD-ACE, or COMSOL. You will also use JMP and Microsoft Excel to analyze experimental data. This role focuses on solving critical manufacturing challenges within the semiconductor equipment space to support technologies for Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality applications.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end design, development, and validation of hardware required for Chemical Vapor Deposition processes.
  • Resolve complex mechanical problems by generating root-cause hypotheses and performing hands-on testing to validate solutions.
  • Perform engineering analyses including tolerance, thermal, structural, and flow to ensure designs meet performance objectives.
  • Coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components while identifying sources for critical parts and subsystems.
  • Execute structured experiments and validation tests to characterize performance and define design margins.
  • Analyze experimental and field data using tools like JMP and Excel to identify trends and draw engineering conclusions.
  • Create, review, and release technical documentation and specifications within the Teamcenter system.
  • Translate on-wafer performance requirements into clear engineering design requirements for cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • 5–7 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 like ANSYS, CFD-ACE, or COMSOL is a plus.
  • Demonstrated strength in thermal engineering, compressible flow, mechanical design, or machining/manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create clear engineering documentation and present to non-experts.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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