Automation & Technology Solutions Engineer
About The Position
Applied Materials is hiring an Automation & Technology Solutions Engineer in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The role performs methods engineering analysis and leads industrial engineering projects and programs, supporting their implementation with quality tools, processes, and measures of success. It also supports product introductions into volume manufacturing through manufacturing line design and setup, material flow design, and the development and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures. The engineer collaborates with other engineers on solutions for transporting modules, assemblies, and mainframes through the factory, and provides guidance on effective use of manufacturing and logistics assets and processes. The position contributes to manufacturing facility and plant layout design, material handling, staging, and warehousing, as well as ergonomics and human factors improvements. It calculates and maintains capacity data for materials processing, people, space, and equipment, and establishes standards and procedures across multiple functions. The role serves as a behavioral example for engineering colleagues, including following safety protocols and company values. Work may involve extended standing, varied physical activity, hand and power tools, and clean-room work requiring personal protective equipment. Travel is required 20% of the time; relocation is eligible. The position is full-time and regular.
Requirements
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in the candidate’s own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Knowledge of best practices and how the candidate’s area integrates with others, plus awareness of competitors and market differentiators.
- Ability to solve complex problems, take new perspectives on existing solutions, and exercise judgment using multiple sources of information.
- Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus.
- Ability to perform the role’s physical activities, which may include extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinguishing colors, and using hand and power tools.
- Ability to work in environments with noise that may be difficult for individuals with noise sensitivity.
- Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment when required for clean-room work.
Nice To Haves
- Acts as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform methods engineering analysis, including process design and time-and-motion studies, and recommend manufacturing line improvements.
- Lead industrial engineering projects and programs; support implementation using quality tools, supporting processes, and measures of success.
- Provide cost analysis and return-on-investment calculations for project selection.
- Lead ergonomics and human factors evaluations and recommend and implement work-area design improvements.
- Develop and implement manufacturing facility design, including plant layout, material handling systems, material staging, and warehousing as needed.
- Support strategic implementation of product introductions into volume manufacturing through PLC/ePLC deliverables, including manufacturing line design and setup, material flow design, and development and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures.
- Collaborate with engineers to develop solutions for transporting modules, assemblies, and mainframes through the factory.
- Model safe behavior and adherence to proper protocols, procedures, and company core values.
- Calculate and maintain capacity data for materials processing, people, space, and production equipment.
- Guide manufacturing and logistics teams on effective and efficient use of assets and production processes.
- Establish standards and procedures for multiple functions.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program and stock award program, as applicable.
- Relocation assistance eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
