Mechanical Engineer New College Graduate- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)
Applied Materials
- Location
- Santa Clara,CA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- New Grad
- Salary
- $80k – $110k/yr
- H-1B history
- 125 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About this role
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: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’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.
TEAM
OVERVIEW: Our team is focused on creating valuable new services for customers, with a focus on plasma and thermal chambers.
Role
Responsibilities: Design or modify basic mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications under direct supervision Coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects; identify sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve basic technical issues Perform and document engineering test reports; generate alpha/gamma documentation for product releases Perform engineering analysis; troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems of general difficulty under direct supervision Apply engineering processes to resolve basic mechanical problems Help to design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes Enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle, as needed Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Familiarity with the basic theories and concepts of mechanical engineering Preferred Qualifications: 1 year or more of related experience A basic understanding of thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or Design for Excellence principles Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: New College Grad Travel: Not Specified Relocation Eligible: No The 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