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$147k–$203k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Supportive work culture, Health and wellbeing programs, Bonus program, Stock award program
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the design and troubleshooting of complex opto-mechanical subsystems to ensure sub-micron alignment and long-term stability. Coordinate the integration of optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems while overseeing manufacturing and installation processes.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience with subject-matter expertise in CAD, thermodynamics, and GD&T. Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle and manufacturing methods is preferred.
Full job description
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:
$147,000.00 - $202,500.00
Location:
Santa Clara,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:
Lead and/or design the opto-mechanical solution of complex subsystems.
Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex mechanical problems with limited to no supervision
Develop detailed component and assembly drawings to meet tight tolerancing requirements across production and prototype configurations.
Perform mechanical analyses to ensure performance stability under operational and environmental conditions.
Design sub-assemblies to achieve sub-micron alignment and long-term stability.
Define and optimize sub-assemblies to maintain system performance across required temperature operating ranges.
Define and own the opto-mechanical interface between optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems.
Lead integration and alignment activities for prototype and production optical systems.
Develop alignment procedures, optical bench setups, and calibration workflows
Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports; specify and review engineering documentation; specify or perform complex engineering analysis
Develop, design, or modify engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications of complex scope
Design for manufacturability and HVM, including the development of key suppliers.
Communicate with internal and external customers regarding a wide range of complex mechanical issues for specific projects
Generate product specifications and drive product design lifecycle.
Serve as a technical lead or subject matter expert on cross-functional program teams, communicating design status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to program management and stakeholders.
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.
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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.
Related keywords
Opto-Mechanical EngineeringMaterials ScienceSemiconductorCADThermodynamicsSheet Metal DesignGD&TFlow AnalysisDesign For ExcellenceHVMSub-micron AlignmentOptical BenchCalibrationProduct Lifecycle ManagementMaterials EngineeringPhysics
We deliver material innovation that changes the world.
Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1967
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
LinkedIn followers
674,637
Total funding
$2.2B
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
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