Mechanical Engineer IV (E4)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location:

Benicia,CA

You’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. 

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll 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. You'll 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 you'll coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.

Role Responsibilities:  

• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex mechanical problems with limited to no supervision 

• Lead or execute engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers 

• Develop, design, or modify engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications of complex scope 

• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding a wide range of complex mechanical issues for specific projects 

• Implement concepts for a range of complex product issues and solutions 

• Design, develop and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes; enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies; establish standards across operational processes; serve as a technical expert on specialized projects or programs 

• Generate product specifications 

• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports; specify and review engineering documentation; specify or perform complex engineering analysis  

• Clearly communicate complex concepts and influence various perspectives

• Demonstrated experience taking products from concept through prototype, qualification, and production release.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or equivalent) and configuration-controlled engineering documentation.
• Experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses and design-for-manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) evaluations.
• Ability to independently solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience working within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong hands-on engineering skills, including prototype assembly, integration, and testing of precision opto-mechanical hardware.
• Proven ability to debug mechanical (and system-level?) hardware issues through root cause analysis and experimental investigation.
• Ability to rapidly iterate designs based on test results, manufacturing feedback, and system performance observations.
• Demonstrated hands-on ownership of hardware development, from concept and detailed design through prototype assembly, integration, troubleshooting, verification testing, and production release.
• Experience of working on Synchrotron beam line and working on beam line setup is a strong plus. Experience of working with X-ray and/or optical systems is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7-10 years of experience

• Subject-matter expertise with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principles 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods  

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The 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.

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