Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Company websiteappliedmaterials.com (Applied Materials, opens in new tab)
Base salary $185K to $254K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA
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- LocationSanta Clara, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (8 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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:
$185,000.00 - $254,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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.
Key Responsibilities
Manages a mechanical engineering group with specific responsibility for mechanical systems and equipment design function, staffing, technical mentoring as required within the engineering group, staff professional and personal development, team building, defining organizational roles, hiring and retention. Additional responsibilities include developing and sustaining supervisors/technical leaders for key areas of responsibility, and budget adherence. Also, technically lead and/or execute engineering projects/programs
Ensures customer satisfaction via on time delivery of product releases and prompt resolution of extremely complex issues for entire range of products for division of significantly complex scope
Ensures the integration of engineering resources with cross-functional teams to meet product goals for the units product line of significantly complex scope
Interface with internal and external customers regarding extremely complex engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products for the division
Provides management with updates pertaining to progress in specific programs and initiatives, and assures that information required in other functional areas is disseminated appropriately
Define, develop, and sustain product strategy, objectives and roadmap
Guides programs for the research and development of new technologies relating to mechanical engineering as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed
Assures that a full range of technical reviews are held.
We are looking for a strong background in:
• Etch equipment development
• Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) source design & integration
• Plasma process hardware and subsystem development
• Cross-functional product execution in high-volume semiconductor environments
This role will lead development of a high-priority next-generation product with strong executive visibility, significant technical scope, and a well-resourced team. It’s an opportunity to drive meaningful innovation and influence product direction at scale.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families
Business Expertise
- Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function
Leadership
- Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources
Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems
Impact
- Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans
- Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans
Interpersonal Skills
- Influences others internally and externally, including senior management
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% 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 members. In 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Source: Applied Materials on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($185,000) is above 81% of the 2,028 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,000; the middle half runs from $124,000 to $173,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 5, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Manager, Mechanical Engineer (this listing) | $185K - $254K |
| AGS EPI Service Business Unit – AGS Focal Director | $185K - $254K |
| Systems Engineering Manager | $185K - $254K |
| Sr Director, Supplier Engineering & Quality | $184K - $253K |
| Mgr, Algorithm Developer Member of Technical Staff | $184K - $253K |
| AI/ML Engineer | $184K - $253K |
| CV/ML/DL Algorithm Developer | $184K - $253K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-12
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Santa Clara,CA
$185,000.00 - $254,000.00
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
