Tooling Design Engineer

Overview

Tooling Design Engineer role in Bangalore responsible for mechanical design, tooling and fixture development, and technical stakeholder interface for material handling systems in the semiconductor equipment industry.

What you'll do

• Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot a broad range of complex mechanical issues related to assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom material handling systems, tooling, and fixtures to support production and operational requirements.
• Execute engineering projects in collaboration with Applied Materials (AMAT) suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to technical specifications.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for internal and external stakeholders, addressing mechanical design challenges and project-related issues.
• Define and develop requirements for material handling systems, including system architecture, conceptual design, verification, and validation strategies.
• Manage tooling programs and projects from concept through deployment, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and technical evaluations for complex custom-designed components, assemblies, and OEM equipment selection.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and document engineering tests, and generate comprehensive test reports to support design validation and performance assessments.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical reports to ensure compliance with quality and design standards.
• Ensure timely completion of material handling unit designs.
• Present developed ideas and drawings for alternative approaches.
• Coordinate with vendors for various developments and resolve any issues.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 8–15 years of experience in the design and development of SPMs, assembly line automation, and fixture design in a development or manufacturing organization.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering design, mechanics, and material science concepts and techniques, including proficiency in solving engineering problems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools.
• Understanding of product and business requirements.
• General knowledge of appropriate materials, components, and technologies used in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Strong knowledge of automated fixture design, material selection, machining and fabrication processes, and post-processing operations.
• Hands-on experience in creating specifications for mechanisms and selecting the right OEMs to complement the specified mechanism.
• Thorough knowledge of calculations to define structures and loads, select the right OEMs and accessories available in the market, such as linear guides, casters/wheels, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and lifting hoist accessories.
• Good knowledge of sheet metal applications wherever necessary.
• Proficient in creating manufacturing drawings and defining tolerances with GD&T.

Nice to have

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification with strong knowledge of mechanical engineering, material handling, or automation fixture design.
• Certification in GD&T.
• Proficiency in UG NX.
• Hands-on experience with structural analysis tools such as Ansys or Nastran.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, or mechatronics, and SPMs / Automation.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Full time, Assignee / Regular employee type.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
• Relocation eligible: Yes.