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At a glance
Applied Materials is hiring a Mechanical Engineer V in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 10 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $163,000–$224,000 a year. Applied Materials has 99 other openings in the US, 48 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 225 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $191,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Applied Materials advertises $163,000 to $224,000 a year, a midpoint of $193,500 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 62% of the 1,317 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $213,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Applied Materials
Applied Materials has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 11 states. Most are in software & IT (48), product & design (14) and engineering & mfg (10). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (49), Austin, TX (25) and Gloucester, MA (6). None of them is fully remote, 22% are open to entry-level candidates and 94% show pay. We collect Applied Materials' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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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
Salary:
$163,000.00 - $224,000.00Location:
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.
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:
Independently develop and implement concepts for a range of significantly complex product issues and engineering solutions
Lead or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies
Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of significantly complex engineering problems
Specify or perform significantly complex engineering analysis
Communicate with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex engineering issues to address customers’ High Value Problems (HVP) for a range of products
Generate product specifications; define, coordinate, perform and document engineering tests
Specify the development, design, or modification of complex engineering layouts, schematics, drawings, or specifications
Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
10-15 years of experience
Deep technical expertise in your field and deep knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, as well as in-depth knowledge of other disciplines within your function
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain difficult or sensitive information and to build consensus
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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.
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