Mechanical Engineer IV - Wet Chemical Tool

Overview

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.

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Location:

Santa Clara, CA

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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 will 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 will coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.

• Lead end-to-end mechanical system design for semiconductor equipment, translating product and module requirements into robust architectures, with emphasis on system integration, fluid handling, and operating environments; experience with wet process or electrochemical systems (e.g., Copper plating, Wafer cleaning) is strongly preferred.
• Drive engineering execution from concept through release, including design, analysis, supplier engagement, build, and validation of complex subsystems (mechanical, fluid systems, and assemblies).
• Define and optimize system-level design tradeoffs across performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and serviceability, including fluid flow behavior and material interactions.
• Design and develop mechanical and fluid delivery subsystems, including layouts, schematics, and specifications; ensure appropriate material selection for operating environments.
• Perform and validate engineering analyses (thermal, structural, tolerance, and flow/fluids) using first-principles calculations and simulation tools (e.g., FEA/CFD).
• Plan and execute structured tests to validate designs, characterize operating windows, and establish design margins; analyze data using tools such as JMP and MS Excel to derive statistically sound conclusions.
• Communicate technical results through presentations to cross-functional teams, management, and customers.
• Create, specify, and review engineering documentation and release through PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), ensuring accuracy and configuration control.

• PhD or master’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5–7 years of applicable experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment design or troubleshooting. Experience with wet process or electrochemical systems (e.g., Copper plating, Wafer cleaning) is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or Solid Works.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, CFD ACE, COMSOL) is a…