Senior Mechanical Engineer III

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer III Senior in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves solving difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision, designing and documenting engineering work, and technically leading projects.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision
• Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering test reports
• Develop, design or modify mechanical layouts, schematics, drawings and 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, and set standards across operational processes
• Specify and review engineering documentation
• Implement concepts for complex product issues and communicate complex or sensitive information clearly

Required profile

• 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 principles

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods

What we offer

• Salary of $124,000 to $171,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity
• Full-time position with travel of up to 10% of the time; relocation eligible
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program