CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineer IV (E4)

Benicia,CAFull-time$128k–$176k2026-09-11 → 2026-10-23

Core

Design, develop, and modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications for complex mechanical tooling, fixturing, and processes to enable the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts and assemblies throughout the product life cycle.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (tooling & manufacturing)

Builds

Custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes for semiconductor equipment

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Materials science

Required skills

CAD software proficiency, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis, Design for Excellence principles, tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM/DFA evaluations, root cause analysis, experimental investigation, prototype assembly, integration, and testing

Preferred skills

Synchrotron beam line experience, X-ray systems experience, optical systems experience, Applied Materials product life cycle knowledge

Technologies

SolidWorks, Creo, NX

Responsibilities

Identify and troubleshoot complex mechanical problems with limited supervision; Lead or execute engineering projects including key supplier development; Design, develop, or modify engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings for complex scope; Communicate with internal and external customers regarding complex mechanical issues; Implement concepts for complex product issues and solutions; Design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling and fixturing; Generate product specifications; Define, coordinate, perform, and generate engineering test reports; Specify or perform complex engineering analysis; Demonstrate hands-on ownership of hardware development from concept through production release.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC