Mechanical Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are 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.

Requirements

• BS in ME or the relevant field and 2yrs+ in the industry in mechanical designing.
• Engineering skills and Problem-Solving skills.
• CAE experience in mechanical and thermal simulation is required for this role.
• Fluent in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX, to design and draw equipment-related parts, modules, and assemblies per ASME Y14.5M standard.
• Fluent in Ansys CAE softwares in mechanical/thermal, dynamic/static analysis.
• Familiarity with design for function, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and cosmetic requirements.
• Solid hands-on ability to integrate, debug/troubleshoot, and demonstrate robust solutions in an engineering lab environment.
• Fluent in daily English conversation.
• Fluent in technical communication with data, models, and ideas.
• Fluent in technical reporting and documentation.
• Have an open mind to listen to other people's opinions to improve the ideas, plans, designs, etc.
• Have vital learning agility and curiosity to learn new concepts, ideas, and subjects through working and self-learning, especially outside of the person's background.
• Have a positive mindset to move the project forward.
• Have a volunteering mindset to help and support other team members to accelerate and move the project forward smoothly.
• Have the flexibility to handle random projects and frequent priority/scope changes.
• Be able to commute to the office frequently. (This job role requires the lab experiment.)
• Be able to carry 20lbs parts around. (This job role requires part-handling in the lab.)

Nice To Haves

• Glass Fractography experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Simulating and analyzing waveguide and waveguide stack mechanical and thermal model.
• Collaborating with backend engineers, characterizing the experimental result and comparing to the simulation.
• Providing insight of the simulation/experiment to the backend team for the performance improvement, with minimum mechanical engineering guidance.
• Following all the safety protocols in day-to-day activities.
• Communicating technical ideas and concepts to other mechanical engineering people and non-mechanical engineers.
• Interfacing with internal and external customers to understand issues to solve.
• Designing/modeling mechanical modules and components, such as waveguide, cover glasses, and waveguide stack.
• Setting up the CAE model, performing the analysis and interpreting the data.
• Performing experiment to correlate the analysis to the test.
• Calibrating the model.
• Guiding or providing technical insight from the analysis for performance improvement.
• Documenting the analysis result, presenting it to internal/external customers, and aligning the direction with them.
• Generating drawings per internal and relevant industrial standards.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees