Mechanical Engineer; E3

Position: Mechanical Engineer (E3)
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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$ - $

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

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.

Role Responsibilities

System-Level Engineering (Core COE Focus)

* Lead system-level design, analysis, and troubleshooting of chemical/gas delivery systems (gas panels, MFCs, FRCs, valves, and subsystems) across multiple business units

* Identify root causes of complex field issues (e.g., flow instability, contamination, pressure transients) and drive system-level corrective actions

* Develop and validate system-level models (analytical / CFD / digital twin) to predict flow, thermal, and contamination behavior

* Define system architecture requirements and drive alignment across component suppliers and internal teams

Testing, Validation & Qualification

* Define, coordinate, and execute system-level and component-level test plans on COE lab test stands

* Analyze test data and generate detailed engineering reports to support qualification, reliability, and supplier 8D closure

* Drive correlation between lab testing, simulation models, and field performance

Design & Development

* Design and modify mechanical layouts, gas panel schematics, and subsystem architectures for new and existing platforms

* Develop specifications for critical flow control components (MFCs, FRCs, MFVs, valves, regulators)

* Support design for reliability (DfR), manufacturability (DfM), and serviceability (DfS) for chemical delivery subsystems

AI / Digital Engineering Enablement

* Drive development and deployment of AI-based tools for troubleshooting, knowledge management, and component selection

* Partner with software/data teams to structure engineering knowledge for AI applications (e.g., knowledge agents, workflow automation)

* Identify opportunities to leverage AI/digital twin to reduce field escalations and accelerate root-cause analysis

Cross-Functional & BU Engagement

* Act as COE technical interface to Business Units (BU), Systems COE, and suppliers

* Lead system-level engineering discussions and drive resolution of cross-functional issues

* Build consensus across stakeholders and align on roadmap priorities

Supplier & Specification Ownership

* Define and manage mechanical and functional specifications for key suppliers

* Support supplier qualification, reliability activities, and change control (ECR, SPS, SNF)

* Evaluate new technologies and drive roadmap alignment for next-gen flow control solutions

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

* 4-7 years of experience in mechanical/system engineering development

* Strong fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and gas flow systems

* Experience with system-level problem solving (beyond component-level design)

* Hands-on experience with lab testing, data analysis, and engineering report generation

* Proficiency in CAD tools and engineering documentation (GD&T, drawings, specifications)

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in semiconductor equipment, chemical delivery…