Mechanical Engineer

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:

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll leverage your strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to process and resolve mechanical problems, design and implement custom mechanical tooling and associated processes, and enable the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and modifying mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations-- and you'll coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.

 

 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Identify and troubleshoot a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision 
• Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering test reports  
• Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications of difficult scope 
• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision 
• Technically lead or execute projects; develop key suppliers and generate mechanical product specifications 
• Specify and review engineering documentation 
• Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions 
• Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus
• Develop and execute chamber characterization plans to understand system behavior across process, hardware, and controls domains.
• Support Singapore lab upgrades, chamber retrofits, and capability enhancements required to replicate customer issues and accelerate problem resolution.
• Drive design-of-experiments (DOE), chamber fingerprinting, and simulation correlation activities to identify critical process and hardware sensitivities.
• Partner with global teams to capture field learnings and translate them into chamber improvements, troubleshooting methodologies, and design recommendations.
• Lead troubleshooting of PECVD chamber issues involving:
  • Gas flow distribution and conductance related problems
  • Thermal management and temperature uniformity issues
  • RF/plasma related performance issues
  • Complex interactions between flow, thermal, and RF systems affecting chamber performance and process results

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 -7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or • Design for Excellence principle

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods  

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.