Opto-Mechanical Engineer IV (E4)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

7d•$147,000 - $202,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead and design opto-mechanical solutions for complex subsystems. The role involves resolving mechanical engineering problems, designing custom tooling and processes, and enabling the handling, assembly, and disassembly of components throughout the product life cycle. The engineer designs and modifies mechanical layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications, and coordinates the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment. The position focuses on optical-system design and integration, including sub-micron alignment, thermal stability, interface definition, prototype and production alignment, and calibration workflows. The engineer also drives product specifications and design lifecycle activities, supports design for manufacturability and high-volume manufacturing, and serves as a technical lead or subject-matter expert on cross-functional teams. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, with 10% travel and relocation eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
7–10 years of experience.
Subject-matter expertise 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

Lead and/or design opto-mechanical solutions for complex subsystems.
Identify and troubleshoot complex mechanical problems with limited to no supervision.
Develop detailed component and assembly drawings that meet tight tolerancing requirements for production and prototype configurations.
Perform mechanical analyses to ensure performance stability under operational and environmental conditions.
Design sub-assemblies to achieve sub-micron alignment and long-term stability.
Define and optimize sub-assemblies to maintain system performance across required temperature operating ranges.
Define and own the opto-mechanical interface between optical, mechanical, and electrical subsystems.
Lead integration and alignment activities for prototype and production optical systems.
Develop alignment procedures, optical bench setups, and calibration workflows.
Define, coordinate, and perform engineering tests and generate test reports.
Specify and review engineering documentation, and specify or perform complex engineering analyses.
Develop, design, or modify complex engineering layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
Design for manufacturability and high-volume manufacturing, including development of key suppliers.
Communicate with internal and external customers about complex mechanical issues for specific projects.
Generate product specifications and drive the product design lifecycle.
Serve as a technical lead or subject-matter expert on cross-functional program teams, clearly communicating design status, risks, and trade-offs to program management and stakeholders.