Mechanical Engineer - New College Grad (BS/MS)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role suits a new college graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree and involves designing and implementing custom mechanical tooling and processes, and handling, assembling and disassembling parts and assemblies throughout the product life cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis under general supervision.
• Design or modify basic mechanical layouts, schematics or drawings/specifications under general supervision.
• Coordinate procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems.
• Perform and document engineering test reports and generate alpha/gamma documentation for product releases.
• Troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems of moderate difficulty.
• 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BS/MS).
• 2-4 years of related experience preferred.
• Full-time position; travel of about 20% of the time; relocation eligible.

Required skills

• Working experience with CAD software preferred.
• Thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection and manufacturing methods preferred.
• GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principles preferred.

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 to $136,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.