Mechanical Engineer Manager

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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Role Summary

Lead a mechanical engineering team responsible for the design, development, integration, qualification, and productization of semiconductor equipment, with strong focus on PECVD and RF/plasma-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and system integration for complex semiconductor process equipment.
• Drive design reviews, technical risk assessment, root-cause analysis, and qualification.
• Own engineering execution, including schedule, resources, design maturity, technical risks, and release readiness.
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and cost requirements.
• Partner with Process, Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, NPME, Supply Chain, Quality, and Field teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop mechanical/system engineers and build strong technical capability within the team.
• Support supplier development, component qualification, cost reduction, and design improvements.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Proven hands-on Engineering Manager who can lead people while remaining actively engaged in design reviews, technical problem solving, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and engineering decisions.
• Ability to challenge designs, review engineering calculations/data, guide experiments, and work directly with engineers in the lab or on the tool when needed.
• Working knowledge of RF generators, matching networks, plasma generation/coupling, grounding, shielding, and RF-system integration.
• Understanding of vacuum systems, gas delivery, process chambers, thermal management, ESC/heater systems, and process pumping.
• Ability to connect mechanical/RF design decisions to plasma behavior, process performance, film uniformity, reliability, and tool performance.
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, FMEA, engineering drawings, and hardware qualification.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineers through concept, design, prototype, integration, qualification, and product release.
• Strong technical problem-solving, people leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred

Experience developing or supporting PECVD dielectric deposition equipment, RF plasma chambers, vacuum/process chambers, and semiconductor equipment from concept through customer qualification.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% 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.