Mechanical Engineer – Enclosures, Frames & Sheet Metal

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Title: Mechanical Engineer - Enclosures, Frames & Sheet Metal

Grade : E2/ E2S

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the Design, Development, qualification, and lifecycle support of equipment Enclosures, Structural frames, Sheet metal assemblies used in semiconductor equipment. The role requires close collaboration with manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, cost-effective, and manufacturable mechanical solutions that meet performance, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements. The position also drives continuous improvement, value engineering, and product standardization initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop sheet metal enclosures, machine frames, weldments, doors, panels, brackets, and associated mechanical assemblies.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve manufacturability and reduce product cost and streamline assembly processes.
• Perform structural, vibration, seismic, and tolerance analyses to validate mechanical design performance and reliability.
• Designs comply with applicable SEMI, safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve fabrication, assembly, installation, and field-related issues.
• Partner with suppliers to optimize fabrication methods, welding processes, powder coating requirements, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Support value engineering and cost reduction initiatives through component standardization and design optimization.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, reliability, serviceability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support installation, testing, qualification, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Develop and release engineering documentation, including BOMs, specifications, ECOs, and drawing packages.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of sheet metal, structural frames, and equipment enclosures.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of structural design principles, material selection, finishes, coatings, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Proficiency in Creo
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or industrial equipment design.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards, seismic design requirements, and equipment safety compliance.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter or other PLM systems.
• Experience managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), product releases, and configuration control.
• Understanding cleanroom-compatible materials, manufacturing practices, and semiconductor industry requirements.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical Design
• Sheet Metal Design
• Structural Frame Design
• Weldment Design
• GD&T
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Material Selection & Manufacturing Processes
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Engineering Change Management (ECO)
• Problem Solving
• Supplier Collaboration
• Cross-Functional Teamwork

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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.