EPI Mechanical Engineer IV - Santa Clara, CA, United States
$147,000 - $202,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 27 March 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 24 October 2026.
About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will resolve mechanical problems, design and implement custom mechanical tooling and associated processes, and support the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. You will also develop mechanical engineering layouts, oversee manufacturing and installation processes, and coordinate the procurement of mechanical components.
What you'll do
- Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex mechanical problems with limited to no supervision. - Develop, design, or modify engineering layouts, schematics, drawings, and product specifications. - Design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to support assembly, disassembly, and parts handling. - Lead or execute engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers. - Define, coordinate, perform, and generate engineering test reports and complex engineering analysis. - Communicate with internal and external customers regarding mechanical issues for specific projects.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree. - 7-10 years of experience. - Subject-matter expertise with CAD software. - Expertise in thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, and manufacturing methods. - Expertise in GD&T, flow analysis, and/or Design for Excellence principles.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection, and manufacturing methods.
Skills: mechanical design, tooling, assembly, CAD, manufacturing
This role has been open 184 days — well above the 80-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Deposition Process
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Open roles in category
102
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Median days open
80 d
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Median salary
$133k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (102 roles · 19 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 18 | 102 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1124 | 10037 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 79 d | 80 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $133k |
Skills observed across this category: mechanical design, tooling, assembly, CAD, manufacturing
Who's hiring in this category
- ASM International · 26 open roles · median 82 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 18 open roles · median 79 d
- Lam Research · 15 open roles · median 61 d
- onsemi · 7 open roles · median 23 d
- Micron Technology · 5 open roles · median 143 d
- Veeco Instruments · 5 open roles · median 89 d
How we counted: 102 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Deposition Process) roles from 19 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 26 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.