Mechanical Engineer-Product Development

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

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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 you'll 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

• Own the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of mechanical systems, modules, and subsystems for Semiconductor Capital Equipment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive technical decisions, architecture trade-offs, and innovative design solutions to meet product performance, reliability, safety, cost, schedule, and DFX objectives.
• Lead the design and development of critical subsystems such as Vacuum Chambers, Frames, Precision Mechanisms, Electronics Packaging, and other semiconductor equipment modules.
• Ensure subsystem designs satisfy requirements across Safety, Manufacturing, Assembly, Serviceability, Reliability, Quality, and Cost stakeholders.
• Perform engineering analysis, root cause investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective actions for complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Manufacturing, Supplier Engineering, and global engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and manufacturable solutions.
• Drive product improvements, engineering change implementation, reliability enhancements, cost reduction initiatives, and design standardization efforts.
• Support supplier selection, OEM component qualification, technology evaluations, and technical issue resolution including sensors, actuators, motion components, valves, bearings, and other critical subsystem components.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Define, execute, and document engineering validation, characterization, and qualification activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design and Product Development within the Semiconductor Equipment Industry or other complex capital equipment domains.
• Strong proficiency in NX, Creo, and PLM tools such as Windchill and/or Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, precision assemblies, sheet metal design, machining, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience with complete product development lifecycle, engineering analysis, design validation, risk assessment, engineering testing, and DFX methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following domains: Vacuum Chamber Design, Frame Design, Precision Mechanism Design, Electronics Packaging, or other critical semiconductor equipment modules.
• Experience with subsystem integration, OEM component selection, sensor integration, motion systems, structural design, thermal considerations, and reliability-driven design practices.
• Familiarity with SEMI S2 and SEMI S8 requirements and their impact on equipment design.
• Strong communication, presentation, articulation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to proactively identify and escalate risks, influence decisions, drive technical discussions, and collaborate effectively across global cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering challenges and drive technical solutions with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience across multiple semiconductor equipment subsystems beyond the candidate's primary area of expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Equipment Build, Integration, Testing, Debug, and Qualification activities.
• Experience with FEA, CFD, and engineering calculation/modeling tools such as MathCAD for design validation and performance prediction.
• Experience with precision motion systems, contamination control, electronics packaging, and semiconductor equipment qualification processes.
• Experience working with global engineering teams, supplier engagement, product transfer, and component qualification activities.
• Experience leveraging AI-Powered Engineering and Productivity Tools to improve design efficiency, problem-solving, data analysis, documentation, and engineering decision-making.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.