Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are

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. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for 1) simulating and analyzing waveguide and waveguide stack mechanical and thermal model, 2) collaborating with backend engineers, characterizing the experimental result and comparing to the simulation, and 3) providing insight of the simulation/experiment to the backend team for the performance improvement, with minimum mechanical engineering guidance.
• This job requires following all the safety protocols in day-to-day activities.
• The person needs to communicate technical ideas and concepts to other mechanical engineering people and non-mechanical engineers.
• Interface with internal and external customers to understand issues to solve.
• Design/model mechanical modules and components, such as waveguide, cover glasses, and waveguide stack.
• Set up the CAE model, perform the analysis and interpret the data.
• Perform experiment to correlate the analysis to the test. Calibrate the model.
• Guide or provide the technical insight from the analysis for performance improvement.
• Document the analysis result, present it to internal/external customers, align the direction with them.
• Generate drawings per internal and relevant industrial standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience

• BS in ME or the relevant field and 2yrs+ in the industry in mechanical designing

• Engineering skills and Problem-Solving skills

• Industry experience - CAE experience in mechanical and thermal simulation is required for this role

• Fluent in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX, to design and draw equipment-related parts, modules, and assemblies per ASME Y14.5M standard.

• Fluent in Ansys CAE softwares in mechanical/thermal, dynamic/static analysis.

• Familiarity with design for function, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and cosmetic requirements.

• Solid hands-on ability to integrate, debug/troubleshoot, and demonstrate robust solutions in an engineering lab environment.

• Glass Fractography experience is a plus

• Interpersonal skills:

• Fluent in daily English conversation

• Fluent in technical communication with data, models, and ideas

• Fluent in technical reporting and documentation

• Mindset:

• Have an open mind to listen to other people's opinions to improve the ideas, plans, designs, etc.

• Have vital learning agility and curiosity to learn new concepts, ideas, and subjects through working and self-learning, especially outside of the person's background.

• Have a positive mindset to move the project forward.

• Have a volunteering mindset to help and support other team members to accelerate and move the project forward smoothly.

• Have the flexibility to handle random projects and frequent priority/scope changes.

• Others:

• Be able to commute to the office frequently. (This job role requires the lab experiment.)

• Be able to carry 20lbs parts around. (This job role requires part-handling in the lab.)

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.

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