Applied Materials · 1 week ago
Product Engineer IV - (E4)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
6+ years expApplied Materials is a leader in materials engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Product Engineer IV to contribute to the productization and execution of new product ideas. This role involves working on the design, manufacturing technology development, and metrology of complex electromechanical assemblies, collaborating with various teams to drive innovative solutions.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Partner with suppliers to develop, establish and improve manufacturing processes related to New Product Introduction (NPI). Development not limited to ceramic manufacturing, bond / lamination capability, electro-thermal response, controls at extreme temperatures to name few
Drive the exploration, validation, and integration of technologies, materials, analysis methods
Coordinate with cross functional teams for design process, test, reliability and manufacturing to solve product and productivity issues
Develop metrology hardware (and may develop software) to enable automated measurement of key performance metrics. Implement and/or enhance system diagnostics and calibrations. Experience in Infrared IR/ Thermocouple TCs temperature, load cell force, acoustic/optics/capacitive sensing, RF metrology preferred
Build simulation models by using verification, calibration, and validation techniques and best practices leading to high-quality results
Develop multi-physics models and optimization algorithms for static, dynamic, structural, and electro-thermal-mechanical analysis, and create/develop methods to predict field failure models
Define and manage performance & reliability test plans for these new materials, processes, and components
Design or modify engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope
Experience with supporting manufacturing / service organizations through training, documentation (procedures, OMS, BKMs, etc.), and troubleshooting
May be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle
Support system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design, and understand the underlying system implications
Coordinate a wide variety of materials, samples, testing, assessing, reporting, etc. simultaneously across multiple technologies, programs, partners, suppliers, and customers
Prepare summary reports for internal and external audiences, present findings, data, and conclusions to technical experts
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of engineering analysis and design, mechanics, and proficiency in solving engineering problems using analytical techniques and engineering knowledge such as thermodynamics, measurement control, heat transfer, stress analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and system integration
Working knowledge of materials & components used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment, materials characterization methods, and failure analysis of materials/system
Working knowledge of Statistics Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), failure mode effect and analysis, Root Cause and Correct Actions (RCCA), 8D and 5Whys problem solving
Proficiency in data analysis software like MATLAB, Python, Excel, or equivalent
Hands-on experience in mechanical design in the areas of CAD drawings, thermal design, fluidic design, FEA, FMEA, and various simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, Maxwell, ADS, COMSOL), CAD drawing tools (eg Siemens Nx Unigraphics, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc)
Modeling of mechanical constrains for better design and material optimization. Assess the technical trade-offs compared to cost trade-offs for material solutions
MS with 6+ years of experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience in materials and manufacturing processes (technical ceramics, electro ceramics, piezo, adhesives, bonding, etc) or similar
Research project or industry experience in design characterization and validation of extreme temperature systems (eg heaters, actuators, metrology, etc) including theory of operation, signal processing, manufacturing, and design trade – offs
Demonstrated comfort managing fast-paced innovation utilizing external services, contractors, and specialists in an efficient, cost-effective manner
Systems thinker with depth and breadth of expertise in an area
Preferred
Experience working with ceramic or composite fabrication techniques such as milling, casting, sintering in vacuum furnaces, hot-presses, autoclaves
Experience with optics and electromagnetics
Ability to drive technical projects with a multi-disciplinary team to completion
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
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