Design for Excellence (DFx) Engineer (Display Lab) - (E3)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

Location : Tainan,TWN

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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 .

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Tainan Display Manufacturing Center and Lab

Displays provide a window between people and the information universe. Humans crave information and we live in an era where digital information - entertainment, news, education, social networking, and much more – is readily available. Tainan Display Lab (TDL) lays a strategic role in employing deep display expertise to enable the next generation of displays. It is the world’s first combined display equipment manufacturing facility and R&D laboratory. The lab helps display makers transform their ideas into reality and pave the way for the next generation of displays.

TDL plays a key role in advancing improvements such as image resolution and quality, size increases, and new form factors as the display industry has evolved from CRTs to LCDs, and now to OLED. These innovations, along with reduced costs, have enabled new products and driven the proliferation of displays that create dynamic and stunning visual experiences for consumers. The facility, which occupies about 5.1 hectares includes two cleanrooms and a laboratory. It is located close to customers in the Tainan Science Park, to provide fast support to our display customers throughout Asia.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working with a team of talented professionals to solve complex problems. You’ll leverage your strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to design and optimize mechanical devices, machines, and systems. You will take on exciting challenges, from conducting research and analyzing data to creating detailed technical drawings and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence will enable you to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, making a tangible impact on the success of our projects. We empower our mechanical engineers to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Key Responsibilities

Intermediate knowledge of and the ability to incorporate DFx best practices to optimize product cost, quality and manufacturing cycle time.

Analyzes medium complex designs to ensure components and assemblies are manufacturable and produceable. Solicits input from suppliers on manufacturability and produceability improvements on designs. Participates in cross-functional teams to develop manufacturability and assembly-related BKMs.

Evaluates and implements medium complexity cost reduction ideas to reduce part / assembly costs in the machined, sheet metal, and plastic commodities.Identifies use cases for commonly used OEM's to leverage re-use. Understands how cost apportionment drives cost reduction opportunities and priorities. Complexity –medium BTP parts, OEM's, and simple assemblies;

Intermediate knowledge of ITO principles.Identifies and implements opportunities to maximize core content, and ensure late configurability in the manufacturing sequence on medium complex modules or products. Participates in cross-functional teams to develop ITO BKMs.

Intermediate understanding of shipping / cargo restrictions by mode of transportation, customer facilities restrictions, and proper labeling.Ensures proper crate packaging on moderately complex assemblies / modules to prevent product damage during transportation.Participates in cross functional teams to develop tools and processes that improve transportability.

Performs virtual review of moderately complex assembly / module 3D models and review of initial physical builds to identify and eliminate aesthetic issues (cable routing, color, consistency of mating features / surfaces, etc).Participates in cross functional teams on the development of aesthetics-related BKM's.Leverages lessons learned from like products to ensure aesthetic consistency.

Participates in design reviews, providing intermediate level of DFX input focused on manufacturability, produceability, cost, assembly,transportability, and aesthetics. Participate in PLC DFX workshop to align on scope for DFX review (functional description, cost apportionment, mfg strategy, test strategy, etc).Participates in cross functional teams to develop BKM's in the DMU and DFX workshop processes and tools.

Intermediate knowledge of and experience with the day-to-day operations, standards, and policies of a semiconductor equipment manufacturing plant or facility.

Great Place to work as mechanical engineer at Applied Taiwan

Work with the most talented and brilliant mechanical experts globally who will challenge you and push you out of your comfort zone

Design / develop the chamber system of next generation, as the pioneering role in the high-tech industry

Solve the high value problems, and make your creative engineering proposals commercialized.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree

4-7 years of experience

Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and / or Design for Excellence principle

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of the Applied Materials product life cycle, including prototyping, packaging, material selection and manufacturing methods

Additional Information

Time Type : Full time

Employee Type : Assignee / Regular

Travel : Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible :