Mechanical Engineer - (E4)

Role Summary:

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This role focuses on the design, analysis, and testing of advanced electrostatic chucks (ESC) for plasma etch applications. The position offers hands-on experience with complex thermal, mechanical, electrical, and materials challenges in advanced semiconductor hardware.

Role Responsibilities:

• Own and lead mechanical design and development of complex subassemblies and modules (e.g., electrostatic chucks, heaters, pedestals) for plasma etch tools

• Conduct engineering analysis including FEA, thermal, structural, and flow simulations as needed

• Perform 3D CAD design and release (NX/UG preferred), including detailed drawings and specifications

• Drive prototype build, lab testing, and validation, including development of test plans and engineering reports

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions with minimal supervision

• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, process, manufacturing, and reliability teams to deliver integrated solutions

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7-10 years of experience

• Experience in fluid-thermal, thermo-electrical, and FEA structural analysis (COMSOL or Ansys)

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$147,000.00 - $202,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.