Senior Optical packaging design engineer

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $138,000.00 - $183,500.00 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. 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. Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view 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. 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. 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.

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