Role Responsibilities
Own the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of mechanical systems, modules, and subsystems for Semiconductor Capital Equipment throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive technical decisions, architecture trade-offs, and innovative design solutions to meet product performance, reliability, safety, cost, schedule, and DFX objectives.
Lead the design and development of critical subsystems such as Vacuum Chambers, Frames, Precision Mechanisms, Electronics Packaging, and other semiconductor equipment modules.
Ensure subsystem designs satisfy requirements across Safety, Manufacturing, Assembly, Serviceability, Reliability, Quality, and Cost stakeholders.
Perform engineering analysis, root cause investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective actions for complex technical challenges.
Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Supplier Engineering, and global engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and manufacturable solutions.
Drive product improvements, engineering change implementation, reliability enhancements, cost reduction initiatives, and design standardization efforts.
Support supplier selection, OEM component qualification, technology evaluations, and technical issue resolution including sensors, actuators, motion components, valves, bearings, and other critical subsystem components.
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
Define, execute, and document engineering validation, characterization, and qualification activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
7-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design and Product Development within the Semiconductor Equipment Industry or other complex capital equipment domains.
Strong proficiency in NX, Creo, and PLM tools such as Windchill and/or Teamcenter.
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, precision assemblies, sheet metal design, machining, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation practices.
Experience with complete product development lifecycle, engineering analysis, design validation, risk assessment, engineering testing, and DFX methodologies.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following domains: Vacuum Chamber Design, Frame Design, Precision Mechanism Design, Electronics Packaging, or other critical semiconductor equipment modules.
Experience with subsystem integration, OEM component selection, sensor integration, motion systems, structural design, thermal considerations, and reliability-driven design practices.
Familiarity with SEMI S2 and SEMI S8 requirements and their impact on equipment design.
Strong communication, presentation, articulation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to proactively identify and escalate risks, influence decisions, drive technical discussions, and collaborate effectively across global cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering challenges and drive technical solutions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Experience across multiple semiconductor equipment subsystems beyond the candidate's primary area of expertise.
Hands-on experience with Equipment Build, Integration, Testing, Debug, and Qualification activities.
Experience with FEA, CFD, and engineering calculation/modeling tools such as MathCAD for design validation and performance prediction.
Experience with precision motion systems, contamination control, electronics packaging, and semiconductor equipment qualification processes.
Experience working with global engineering teams, supplier engagement, product transfer, and component qualification activities.
Experience leveraging AI-Powered Engineering and Productivity Tools to improve design efficiency, problem-solving, data analysis, documentation, and engineering decision-making.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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.
