Optomechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Aid in the establishment and management of packaging suppliers and related processes and procedures.

Develop test plans and perform laboratory testing on products, packages, and packaging materials.

Support the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process by defining Design For Transportability (DFT) requirements and influencing product design.

Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving activities.

Develop and maintain global packaging standards and specifications for Applied Materials and its Supply Base.

Provide advanced training and support to Packaging Engineer III.

Performs other duties as assigned.  Duties will vary according to the project in progress and / or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.  Duties may include leading team solutions to problems identified throughout the development and lifecycle of a product.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and / or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

Leadership

Problem Solving

Impact

Interpersonal Skills

At Applied Materials’ CTO office, we are developing optical interconnect solutions for the next generation hyperscale computing and AI / ML. You will be working with a highly capable international team to develop advanced photonics packaging solution.

You will lead optomechanical design,  optical sub-assembly design, micro optics, fixture and tooling development. Those fixtures and tooling are expected to achieve micron level assembly accuracy.

You are also expected to design / develop multi-fiber optical connectors and work with external vendors to develop connector eco-system.

You are also expected to be familiar with various materials used in photonics industry, including but not limited to : glass, epoxy, silicon and other related materials.

You daily activities includes working with 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles; performing tolerance analyses for precision alignment,  performing thermal, structural / stress, and vibration analyses; assessing designs against environmental requirements; as well as conducting test and verification efforts.

With a product focus, the individual will actively partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DFT and DFM requirements.

Successful Candidates For This Position Will Have

MS and Ph.D in optics, or mechanical engineering is desired. Industrial experience in optical communication industries is required.

You should have expert level knowledge on optomechanical design, Solidworks or ProE, GD&T and ASME 14.5.  Understanding of FEA for stress and thermal analysis, ideally understand the use of Ansys Mechanical and Icepak simulation tools

Be able to work in a high paced, dynamic product development environment.

Appreciation for Structured Problem Solving

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications : Languages :

Years of Experience :

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience :

Additional Information

Shift :

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible :

Yes

U.S. Salary Range :

$138,000.00 - $183,500.00

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 roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.