Mechanical Engineer - (E4)

Applied Materials
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 147,000 - 202,500 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 7-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Root-cause analysis","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Design and develop advanced electrostatic chucks for plasma etch applications, owning complex mechanical subassemblies and modules. Perform engineering analyses such as FEA, thermal, structural, and flow simulations, and create 3D CAD designs (NX/UG) with detailed drawings and specifications. Lead prototype builds, lab testing, validation, and root-cause analysis, while collaborating with electrical, process, manufacturing, and reliability teams to deliver integrated solutions.

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Applied Materials
2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer - (E4)

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Job Summary

Design and develop advanced electrostatic chucks for plasma etch applications, owning complex mechanical subassemblies and modules. Perform engineering analyses such as FEA, thermal, structural, and flow simulations, and create 3D CAD designs (NX/UG) with detailed drawings and specifications. Lead prototype builds, lab testing, validation, and root-cause analysis, while collaborating with electrical, process, manufacturing, and reliability teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and lead mechanical design and development of complex subassemblies and modules for plasma etch tools.
  • •Perform engineering analysis including FEA, thermal, structural, and flow simulations as needed.
  • •Create 3D CAD designs and release drawings/specifications (NX/UG preferred).
  • •Drive prototype build, lab testing, and validation with test plans and engineering reports.
  • •Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical issues, conducting root-cause analysis and corrective actions; collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 147,000 - 202,500 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree
  • •7-10 years of experience
  • •Experience in fluid-thermal, thermo-electrical, and FEA structural analysis
  • •Familiarity with COMSOL or Ansys
  • •Strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science
Experience:7-10 yearsSemiconductor manufacturingPlasma etchAdvanced engineeringMechanical design
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Root-cause analysisCollaborationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:NXUGAutoCADFEACOMSOLAnsys3D CADSimulationsNX/UG

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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