Mechanical Engineer IV _ Gas Box Design
- Job ID
- R2517040
- Date posted
- 09/13/2025
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Category
- Engineering
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$147,000.00 - $202,500.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’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.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize gas box systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., SEMI, ASME, NFPA).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Process engineers, System engineers, NPME, GPS, TPS, Lab Ops, Buyers, OEM manufacturers and local machine shops.
- Conduct failure analysis and implement design improvements.
- Conduct Concept, Detailed and Final Design reviews.
- Support installation, testing, and troubleshooting of gas delivery systems.
- Submit Product Change Request based on customer requests.
- Review and Approve Engineering Change Request, Supplier Problem Sheet.
- Review and Approve Cap Code Request for new gas configuration on new shipment.
- Initiate Supplier Collaboration Vault for protype and/or lab support designs
- Collaborate with Component Engineering on new Product Developments (MFC, pneumatic/hybrid/manual valve, filter, regulator, Flow Ratio Controller, Integrate Mass Flow Specification).
Identify Key Qualifications & Skills
Education: Master's in Mechanical Engineering / Bachelor’s
Experience: 5+ years in semiconductor gas delivery systems.
Technical Skills: Mechanical Design & Engineering.
Proficiency in CAD software (NX/SolidWorks/ AutoCAD).
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, gas compatibility, Macro Flow and gas flow
control.
Familiarity with high-purity gas systems, and components including pneumatic valves, hybrid/manual valves, regulators, filters, ev manifolds, pressure switch
Understanding of safety protocols for hazardous gases.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Business Expertise
- Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Leadership
- May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Problem Solving
- Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impact
- Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Not SpecifiedRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.