Mechanical Engineer at Applied Materials

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$124,000 – $171,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: California
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Description

Applied Materials is hiring a full-time Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to troubleshoot mechanical problems, design and modify layouts, schematics, tooling, fixturing, and processes, and lead engineering projects. The role requires a PhD with 0–1 year of experience or an MS with at least 3 years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of mechanical design, analysis, CAD, materials, manufacturing, and GD&T. The position includes 10% travel and offers a salary of $124,000 to $171,000.

Required Skills

Mechanical engineering
CAD software
GD&T
First-principles analysis
Heat transfer
Fluid mechanics
Solid mechanics
Engineering materials

Additional Information

Minimum Education: PhD in mechanical engineering with 0–1 year of job experience, or MS in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years of relevant job experience
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience for MS candidates
Experience with CAD software, material selection, manufacturing methods, and GD&T
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection, and manufacturing methods

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials

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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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