Mechanical Engineer

## Position Summary

Lead the system-level mechanical architecture, design, integration, and validation of precision patterning semiconductor equipment. Translate process and product requirements into robust mechanical solutions that achieve sub-micron accuracy, thermal stability, process uniformity, reliability, and manufacturability. Own system performance across motion, thermal, structural, fluidic, substrate handling, and controls interfaces

## Key Responsibilities

### System Architecture & Engineering

• Define system architecture, requirements, interfaces, performance budgets, and verification strategies.
• Translate process and customer requirements into subsystem specifications and measurable performance targets.
• Drive system integration and ensure compliance with performance, throughput, reliability, safety, and cost objectives.

### Precision Mechanical Design

• Design and integrate precision motion systems, substrate handling modules, process assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and gas delivery systems.
• Develop solutions for positioning accuracy, alignment, flatness, vibration control, structural stiffness, and thermal stability.
• Design relevant jigs & fixtures to achieve the precision & system calibration procedures.
• Create and release engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications using NX and PLM tools.

### Analysis, Validation & Problem Solving

• Perform thermal, structural, flow, tolerance stack-up, and FEA-based analyses to validate designs.
• Define system verification plans, acceptance criteria, and qualification methodologies.
• Lead characterization, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for system-level issues.
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics including accuracy, repeatability, overlay, uniformity, throughput, and uptime.

### Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Process, Controls, Electrical, Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service teams throughout product development.
• Lead technical reviews, design trade-offs, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with suppliers on critical precision components and subsystem development.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the platform.

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## Technical Requirements

### Precision Equipment & System Engineering

• Proven experience developing semiconductor, lithography, printing, metrology, inspection, or other high-precision capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of:
• Precision motion systems
• Error budgeting and alignment strategies
• Structural dynamics and vibration control
• Thermal stability and thermal management
• Requirements engineering, interface management, and system verification
• P&ID, Pneumatics & electrical schematics.
• SEMI standards & compliances

### Mechanical Engineering

• Expertise in:
• Heat transfer and thermal management
• Structural mechanics
• Precision assemblies
• Gas flow and pneumatic systems
• Materials selection and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, ASME standards, FMEA/FMECA, and DFX methodologies.

### Analysis & Tools

• Working knowledge of structural, thermal, modal, vibration, and flow analysis.
• Ability to correlate simulation results with experimental data.
• Advanced proficiency in UG NX and Teamcenter.

## Preferred Experience

• Atmospheric semiconductor patterning equipment.
• Inkjet printing, direct-write, lithography, plasma, deposition, or advanced packaging systems.
• Precision stage design, mechatronics, and closed-loop motion control.
• Semiconductor contamination control, cleanroom practices, and safety interlock architectures.
• Vacuum systems knowledge.

## Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 8–12+ years of experience in semiconductor or precision capital equipment development.
• Demonstrated success delivering system-level mechanical solutions from concept through production.

## Ideal Candidate

A highly accomplished system mechanical engineer with a proven track record in precision patterning equipment, capable of architecting and delivering integrated solutions across motion, thermal, structural, and fluidic domains while driving product performance, reliability, and manufacturability from concept to high-volume production.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

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### Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

Day (India)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.