Mechanical Design Engineer

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA
•$124,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to identify and troubleshoot difficult mechanical problems, develop and document engineering tests, and create or modify mechanical layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications. The role performs engineering analysis, leads or executes projects, develops suppliers, and generates mechanical product specifications. It also designs and implements custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and processes for handling, assembly, and disassembly, and establishes standards across operational processes. The engineer specifies and reviews documentation, develops solutions for complex product issues, and communicates complex or sensitive information to build consensus. The position is based in Santa Clara, California. The posted salary range is $124,000–$171,000. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 4–7 years of experience, with demonstrated experience in relevant mechanical engineering disciplines. Knowledge of Applied Materials’ product life cycle is preferred.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 4–7 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis, and/or Design for Excellence principles.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Identify and troubleshoot a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision.
  • Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering test reports.
  • Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications of difficult scope.
  • Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision.
  • Technically lead or execute projects, develop key suppliers, and generate mechanical product specifications.
  • Design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable handling, assembly, or disassembly of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
  • Establish standards across operational processes.
  • Specify and review engineering documentation.
  • Implement concepts for complex product issues and mechanical solutions.
  • Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information and build consensus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Potential eligibility for a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.
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