Mechanical Engineer III

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. 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 coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues. Role Responsibilities Identify and troubleshoot a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision 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 handling, assembly, and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub‑assemblies, and final assemblies; establish standards across all operational processes Specify and review engineering documentation Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus Minimum Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience with elastomer or polymer selection and formulation Experience with special coatings such as ceramic/polymer coatings and hard anodize Working knowledge of structural and thermal FEA Experience with tolerance analysis, GD&T, and DFM for high‑precision assemblies Experience owning mechanical design from concept through qualification and manufacturing Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies with tight tolerances, thermal constraints, and high reliability 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Materials