Senior Mechanical Engineer V - (E5)

Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer V - (E5)

Location: Santa, Clara (Onsite)

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 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 work beyond the cutting-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.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes definition and design of complex mechanical components, modules and sub systems.  

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field. Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

• Contributes to the system engineering specification both within the field of one's expertise and broadening into other disciplines.  

• Ensures designs meet market requirement specifications (MRS).  Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand sub system requirements.  

• Be able to chair architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to down select  to a final architecture of a subsystem.

• Conducts detailed engineering analysis of sub systems using vast knowledge of design concepts and functional requirements pertaining to field of technical expertise and broadening into other disciplines.  

• Assists in creating concepts for architectural design approaches.  Evaluate architectures to provide recommendation for best system solution approach.

• Build and qualify prototypes of new designs, or procure entire subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test for compliance with detailed specifications

• Identifies problems and troubleshoots a variety of difficult engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.

• Supports system integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs. 

• Performs and coordinates tests as per internal as well as industry-accepted reliability specifications. Make suitable design or operational changes as required.

• Supports system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical,  physics, algorithms and software design, and understand the underlying system implications.

• Provides remote and onsite support to field support personnel as required.

• Technically leads and/or executes engineering projects, including development of key suppliers

• Drive successful completion of tool safety standards (SEMI S2/S8/S14, NFPA 79, F47, CE, EMI/EMC) working with 3rd party evaluators

• Prepare summary reports for internal and external audiences, present findings, data, and conclusions to technical experts

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering 10-15+ years of experience. MS Preferred.

• Job requires knowledge of system engineering, motion control, control theory, high precision motion stages, and stage subsystems (chuck, substrates/wafer handling, interferometry, metrology, …)

• Mechanical engineering experience in component selection, building, testing, troubleshooting, and releasing semiconductor or other similar scale capital equipment

• Knowledge in SEMI S2/S8/S14, NFPA 79, F47, CE, EMI/EMC safety standards

• In-depth knowledge of 3D CAD design tools (ie Inventor) and 2D CAD drawing tools not limited to Siemens Nx Unigraphics, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.

• Working knowledge of materials & components used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment, materials characterization methods, and failure analysis of materials/system

• Experience with supporting manufacturing and service organizations through training, documentation (procedures, OMS, BKMs, etc.), and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in data analysis software like MATLAB, Python, Excel, or equivalent

• Strong time management skills with an emphasis on managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communications skills, organizational skills and sense of collaboration.

• Energy and desire to thrive in a start-up like environment.

What We Offer

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family.  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.

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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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.