Hardware​/Design Engineer: Robotics

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

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We are seeking a highly skilled robotics engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of high-precision wafer transfer robots and atmospheric/vacuum handling systems. In this role, you will design, integrate and test next gen robotic mechanisms, end-effectors, and motion control configuration that move fragile silicon wafers with micron-level precision in ultra-clean environments. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mechatronics, precision motion control, and strict contamination constraints required in semiconductor fab equipment.

• Mechanical & Mechatronics Design:
  Design high-rigidity, low-vibration robotic arms, SCARA/articulated configurations, and end-effectors using Solid Works and NX.

• Cleanroom & Vacuum Optimization:
  Engineer systems for ultra-clean, high-vacuum, or inert gas environments, selecting low-particle-generation materials and magnetic/direct-drive actuators.

• System Integration:
  Integrate robot hardware with PLCSs, vision systems, optical sensors, and fab automation software.

• System testing:
  Proficiency in DOE and its execution. Unit testing, partition testing and overall system-level testing.

• Data-driven decision making:
  Collect and document data during test

• Troubleshooting & Reliability Engineering:
  Diagnose tool errors, optimize Mean Time Between Failures, and design maintenance programs to reduce cost of ownership

• Motion Control & Precision Alignment:
  Program micron level positioning repeatability, trajectory planning and vibration suppression algorithms using closed-loop control systems.

• Working with robotics suppliers and integrators and checking the quality of their work

• Documentation:
  Release drawings, part numbers, PLM, design reviews

• Education:
  
  BS or MS in robotics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or related

• 5+ years working preferably in semiconductor equipment manufacturing and wafer transfer robotics

• Proficiency in Solid Works, NX or similar.

• Experience with precision transmission components, brushless motors, encoders, and vacuum seals.

• Programming and control fluency in C++, Python, ROS2, or PLC/embedded motion controllers.

• Computer vision and PyTorch experience is a plus

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