Engineer III, Lab Operations Common Equipment Engineer
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 6–10+ years semiconductor equipment or sub‑fab engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of facilities interfaces (gas/exhaust/PCW/electrical), interlocks, and system‑level behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex installs with minimal oversight.
- Experience guiding cross‑functional teams and influencing technical decisions.
Responsibilities
- End‑to‑end tool subfab leadership: Own install planning, sequencing, utility alignment, design review, vendor oversight, and startup readiness across complex tools.
- Sub‑fab system expertise: Lead troubleshooting and long‑term fixes for pump/abatement issues, thermal instability, vibration or flow problems; implement reliability improvements.
- Cross‑functional technical leadership: Partner with BUs to align process needs with facility constraints; lead technical discussions to resolve design gaps or install blockers.
- Incident prevention: Improve gas panel accuracy, interlocks, safety compliance, and evacuation‑related failure reduction across supported tools.
- Project management: Deliver medium‑to‑large retrofit projects involving GWI, vendors, and external contractors.
- Mentorship: Train Engineers I/II in troubleshooting, install execution, documentation standards, and safety protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
