Senior Optomechanical / Mechatronics Engineer

Applied Materials
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 147,000 - 202,500Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Collaboration","Trade-off analysis"]

Lead the definition of high-precision mechanical and optomechanical subsystems for advanced 300 mm equipment platforms. Own system architecture for motion, alignment, and high-accuracy integration—translating requirements into precision subsystems, performance metrics, and trade-offs across accuracy, repeatability, thermal stability, and risk. Partner with suppliers and internal teams to validate feasibility, drive design concepts, and support system-level reviews through delivery and installation processes.

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Applied Materials
Applied Materials
2 months ago

Senior Optomechanical / Mechatronics Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead the definition of high-precision mechanical and optomechanical subsystems for advanced 300 mm equipment platforms. Own system architecture for motion, alignment, and high-accuracy integration—translating requirements into precision subsystems, performance metrics, and trade-offs across accuracy, repeatability, thermal stability, and risk. Partner with suppliers and internal teams to validate feasibility, drive design concepts, and support system-level reviews through delivery and installation processes.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect precision subsystems including motion stages and positioning systems, alignment and metrology interfaces, and optomechanical integration (where applicable).
  • •Define system-level performance metrics such as accuracy, repeatability, thermal stability, and vibration.
  • •Perform trade-off analysis across performance, cost, and risk to guide system decisions.
  • •Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure feasibility and develop specifications.
  • •Drive early design concepts and support system-level reviews.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 147,000 - 202,500
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • •7+ years of experience in precision engineering or semiconductor equipment.
  • •Strong background in motion systems, precision stages, and controls integration.
  • •Experience defining system requirements and system-level architecture.
  • •Preferred: optomechanical system integration experience with sub-micron positioning systems.
Experience:7+ yearsPrecision engineeringSemiconductor equipment
Education:Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Skills:CollaborationTrade-off analysis

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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