Mechanical Engineer

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.

Salary: $80,000.00 - $

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible – while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

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;

overseeing manufacturing and installation processes; and coordinating procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects.

• Creating models and drawings associated with waveguide, and managing demo logistics and operation.
• Following all safety protocols in day‑to‑day operations.
• Communicating technical ideas and concepts to other mechanical engineering team members and non‑mechanical engineering team members.
• Interface with internal and external customers to understand specifications and requirements.
• Generating drawings per internal and relevant industrial standards.
• Verifying models and drawings against specifications and requirements.
• Managing shipment and receiving of demo devices and parts.
• Managing logistics and preparation of the demo for customers.
• Organizing demo devices and parts.
• Operating demo devices and presenting them to audiences (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Supporting startups and field issues regarding designed products.

• Education and Experience
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
• Engineering Skills and Problem‑Solving
  • Experience in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX, and 2D CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD) to design and draw parts per ASME Y14.5M standard.
  • Solid hands‑on ability in an engineering lab.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Fluent in daily English conversation.
• Mindset
  • Open to listening to other people’s opinions to improve ideas, plans, designs, etc.
  • Has learning agility and curiosity to learn new concepts, ideas, and subjects through work and self‑learning, especially outside one’s background.
  • Positive mindset to move projects forward.
  • Volunteering mindset to help and support other team members to accelerate and smoothly move projects forward.
  • Flexible to handle random projects and frequent priority/scope changes.
  • Flexible to operate efficiently in a dynamic work environment with frequent priority and scope changes, as well as swapping between short and long term projects.
• Others
  • This is an on‑site position.
  • Ability to move and carry 20 lbs parts.

Travel may be necessary 10% of the time to visit customers, vendors and other internal facilities.

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade,…