Applied Materials

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Santa Clara,CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$171kDetected 5 days ago

AccessibilityFEAThermal AnalysisGD&TRoboticsMechanical DesignThermodynamicsActuators

About the role

We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering test reports
Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications of difficult scope
Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision
Technically lead or execute projects; develop key suppliers and generate mechanical product specifications
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 all operational processes
Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions
Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus
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.
Technically lead or execute projects
develop key suppliers and generate mechanical product specifications

Bachelor's degree
4-7 years of experience
Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principle
Demonstrated experience designing mechanical systems using motors, actuators, bearings, guides, linkages, or motion mechanisms.
Ability to independently troubleshoot difficult mechanical issues.

Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods
Experience designing semiconductor, display, automation, robotics, or capital-equipment systems.
Experience with vacuum-compatible mechanisms, cleanroom equipment, particle-sensitive systems, or high-temperature hardware.
Experience with servo motors, closed-loop stepper motors, linear actuators, ball screws, brakes, encoders, and motion-control hardware.
Experience defining motion profiles and calculating torque, force, acceleration, payload, stiffness, and mechanism life.
Experience with NX, Inventor or comparable CAD and motion-analysis software.
Professional proficiency in Korean or Japanese or both is preferred because the role may collaborate directly with suppliers and engineering teams in Korea or Japan
it is not required.

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.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.
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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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