Mechanical Engineer IV - Wet Chemical Tool

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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

• PhD or master’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5–7 years of applicable experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment design or troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or SolidWorks.
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools such as JMP and MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise engineering documentation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced product development environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wet process or electrochemical systems (e.g., Copper plating, Wafer cleaning) is strongly preferred
• Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, CFD ACE, COMSOL) is a plus.
• Demonstrated strength in at least one technical domain: thermal engineering, compressible flow, mechanical design, or machining/manufacturing processes.
• Experience using FEA packages (Ansys, CFD-Ace, ComSol, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical system design for semiconductor equipment, translating product and module requirements into robust architectures, with emphasis on system integration, fluid handling, and operating environments; experience with wet process or electrochemical systems (e.g., Copper plating, Wafer cleaning) is strongly preferred.
• Drive engineering execution from concept through release, including design, analysis, supplier engagement, build, and validation of complex subsystems (mechanical, fluid systems, and assemblies).
• Define and optimize system-level design tradeoffs across performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and serviceability, including fluid flow behavior and material interactions.
• Design and develop mechanical and fluid delivery subsystems, including layouts, schematics, and specifications; ensure appropriate material selection for operating environments.
• Perform and validate engineering analyses (thermal, structural, tolerance, and flow/fluids) using first-principles calculations and simulation tools (e.g., FEA/CFD).
• Plan and execute structured tests to validate designs, characterize operating windows, and establish design margins; analyze data using tools such as JMP and MS Excel to derive statistically sound conclusions.
• Communicate technical results through presentations to cross-functional teams, management, and customers.
• Create, specify, and review engineering documentation and release through PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), ensuring accuracy and configuration control.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior