Experienced Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its Hardware R&D group in Rehovot. You will work on the design and development of complex optical and electron microscopy machines used for semiconductor wafer inspection.

Key responsibilities

• Design structural elements, optomechanical systems, high‑precision mechanisms, pneumatics, vacuum, filtration and cooling systems for clean‑room environments.
• Perform CAE simulations, tolerance analyses, and validate designs through experiments.
• Lead mechanical aspects of projects, present design reviews and collaborate with optics, physics, control, electronics, software and manufacturing teams.

Required profile

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, comfortable in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work effectively in large, cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Experience with CAE tools for structural, modal, thermal and flow analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and high‑precision mechanism design.

What we offer

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and career growth.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology that shapes the future of AI, IoT and semiconductor manufacturing.