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Mechanical Engineer III

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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:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

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. 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.

Mechanical Engineer

III

Who We Are

Applied

Materials is the 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

Materials

enables the exciting technologies that

l

iterally connect

our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work

beyond the

c

utting-edge

,

continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible

®

a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Location:

Onsite;

Santa Clara, CA 

At

Applied

Materials

, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work

Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs

Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family

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

.

You’ll

also

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 about careers at

Applied

Materials

.

What

You’ll

Do

As a Mechanical Engineer,

you’ll

be at the forefront of innovation, working with a team of talented professionals to solve complex problems.

You’ll

leverage

your

strong foundation

in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design and

optimize

mechanical devices, machines, and systems. You will take on exciting challenges, from conducting research and analyzing data to creating detailed technical drawings and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence will enable you to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, making a tangible impact on the success of our projects. 

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Identify

    and troubleshoot a wide range of complex mechanical problems with limited to no supervision
  • Lead or execute engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers

  • Develop, design, or

    modify

    engineering layouts,

    schematics,

    or drawings/specifications of complex scope
  • Communicate with internal and external customers

    regarding

    a wide range of complex mechanical issues for specific projects
  • Implement concepts for a range of complex product issues and solutions

  • Design, develop and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes; enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies;

    establish

    standards across operational processes; serve as a technical expert on specialized projects or programs
  • Generate product specifications

  • Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports; specify and review engineering documentation; specify or perform complex engineering analysis 

  • Clearly communicate complex concepts and

    influence various perspectives

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material

    selection

    and manufacturing methods

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,

disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Additional Information

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, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our

careers site

accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at

Accommodations_Program@amat.com,

or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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