Role: Manager, Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of high performance opto-mechanical subsystems for a new tool platform at Applied Materials. As part of a multi-disciplinary team working on exciting new technologies, this role also offers solid personal career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently, develops and implements opto-mechanical concepts high performance imaging and/or illumination optics, including tolerancing, alignment and automated mechanisms.

• This position requires participation in all aspects of the design cycle from specification development, design, supplier support, part verification, and integration.

• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate.

• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex engineering problems.

• Specify or perform significantly complex engineering analysis.

• Interface with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products

• Generate product specifications. Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering tests.

• Specify the development, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of significantly complex scope

• Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

• Minimum of 8 years of Experience

• Proficient in opto-mechanical, precision mechanical and mechanism design and familiar with high precision optical design implementations.

• Experienced with specification derivations, tolerancing design, alignment and compensation, thermal and dynamic stability, metrology.

• Experienced with 3D CAD such as Solidworks or Inventor, and FEA for static and dynamic structural and thermal analyses.

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

What We Offer

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family.  Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs.  Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family.  We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

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