Mechanical Engineer

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

16d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and modifies mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications for AR waveguide-related manufacturing and inspection equipment. The role includes designing mechanical components and modules, testing new concepts, and troubleshooting or improving third-party manufacturing tools with minimal mechanical engineering guidance. The engineer applies knowledge of physics, mathematics, and materials science to solve mechanical problems and support the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. The position involves designing and modeling mechanical modules and components, performing CAE/CAM/CAD analysis, generating drawings to internal and industry standards, selecting OEM products, and coordinating with machine shops and suppliers. The engineer assembles and tests designs and purchased equipment, analyzes results, and incorporates feedback to improve performance. They document and present designs, prepare user procedures and safety certification materials, train users, and support startups and field issues. The role requires frequent office and lab work, including handling parts weighing up to 20 pounds, and travel approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

Master's degree for a fresh graduate candidate, or a bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
Fluency in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX, for designing and drawing equipment parts, modules, and assemblies to the ASME Y14.5M standard.
Familiarity with design for function, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and cosmetic requirements.
Strong hands-on ability to integrate, debug, and troubleshoot solutions and demonstrate them in an engineering lab environment.
Fluent English conversation skills.
Ability to communicate technical information using data, models, and ideas.
Ability to produce technical reports and documentation.
Open-mindedness and willingness to consider others' opinions to improve ideas, plans, and designs.
Learning agility and curiosity to learn new concepts, ideas, and subjects through work and self-learning, especially outside one's background.
Positive mindset and willingness to help and support team members to move projects forward.
Flexibility to handle varied projects and frequent changes in priorities or scope.
Ability to commute to the office frequently for lab experiments.
Ability to carry parts weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical components and modules for AR waveguide-related manufacturing and inspection equipment.
Test and verify the feasibility of new concepts or approaches.
Troubleshoot and improve third-party tools used on manufacturing lines.
Follow safety protocols and implement safety certifications, including Semi-S2 and CE, for final products.
Communicate technical ideas and concepts to mechanical engineers and non-mechanical engineers.
Interface with internal and external customers to understand issues and determine solutions.
Design and model mechanical modules and components, including motion components, waveguide handling modules, and vacuum, CDA, and liquid delivery modules.
Perform CAE/CAM/CAD analysis and interpret data on newly designed and existing systems, components, and parts as needed.
Generate drawings according to internal and relevant industry standards.
Select suitable OEM products and communicate with suppliers to implement them into equipment.
Coordinate with machine shops and OEM suppliers to procure designed parts.
Assemble and test designed products and purchased equipment; collect and analyze data and use the results to improve designs.
Document the design process, present it to internal and external customers, and align on direction.
Document procedures and train users on newly designed products.
Prepare documents and datasets for safety certifications, including Semi-S2 and CE.
Support startups and field issues related to designed products.