Product Engineer IV - (E4)

The Opportunity Join the Center of Excellence (COE) team, as a product engineer accountable for the next big product ideas for Applied Materials Silicon Product Group. This is a highly visible role with an emphasis on the productization and execution from concept to volume production with end-to-end responsibility. You will be responsible for the design, manufacturing technology development and metrology of a complex electromechanical assembly into product including system design, performance tradeoffs on system integration challenges. You will work side by side with engineering, productivity, and supply chain to drive innovative material engineering solutions that bring value to our customers in device performance, yield, and cost of ownership. Character Persistent sense of urgency to learn quickly, fail fast and develop exciting new technologies faster than anyone elseOut-of-the-box thinking. No hesitation recommending improved ways of doing things, and no fear recommending stopping a project that isn’t getting tractionMotivation & commitment to take projects and tasks at hand to their conclusionsCommunicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of viewPassion for new technologies, innovation and finding solutions to hard problemsResponsibilities: What will you do?Supplier Manufacturing Technology DevelopmentPartner 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 Product Development and CharacterizationDevelop 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 preferredBuild 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 modelsDefine and manage performance & reliability test plans for these new materials, processes, and componentsCAD and BOMDesign or modify engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scopeExperience with supporting manufacturing / service organizations through training, documentation (procedures, OMS, BKMs, etc.), and troubleshootingMay 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.Project ManagementSupport system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design, and understand the underlying system implicationsCoordinate a wide variety of materials, samples, testing, assessing, reporting, etc. simultaneously across multiple technologies, programs, partners, suppliers, and customersPrepare summary reports for internal and external audiences, present findings, data, and conclusions to technical expertsQualificationsThorough 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 integrationWorking knowledge of materials & components used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment, materials characterization methods, and failure analysis of materials/systemWorking 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 solvingProficiency in data analysis software like MATLAB, Python, Excel, or equivalentHands-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 solutionsEducation & Experience: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 similarResearch 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 – offsDemonstrated comfort managing fast-paced innovation utilizing external services, contractors, and specialists in an efficient, cost-effective mannerSystems thinker with depth and breadth of expertise in an areaPreferred QualificationsExperience working with ceramic or composite fabrication techniques such as milling, casting, sintering in vacuum furnaces, hot-presses, autoclavesExperience with optics and electromagneticsAbility to drive technical projects with a multi-disciplinary team to completionQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:7 - 10 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:NoU.S. Salary Range:$160,000.00 - $220,000.00The 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. SummaryLocation: Santa Clara,CAType: Full time