Industrial Engineer

Applied Materials • Newburyport, MA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations in Gloucester and Newburyport, Massachusetts. The role contributes to manufacturing efficiency, process improvement, capacity planning, and new product introductions. It involves methods engineering, process and facility design, ergonomics, material flow, and the effective use of production assets. The engineer also helps establish standards and supports continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

The position requires applying established procedures and practices to solve standard problems, exchanging straightforward information, and developing a technical contribution without supervisory responsibilities. It may involve standing and walking for extended periods, working in tight spaces, and performing other physical tasks. Work in a clean room may require personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Up to 1 year of experience.
• Ability to apply conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems and analyze information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Ability to exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
• Ability to meet the physical and clean-room requirements of the position, including use of required personal protective equipment and hand and power tools, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform methods engineering analysis, including process design and time-and-motion studies.
• Participate in industrial engineering projects and programs and help implement them using quality tools, supporting processes, and measures of success.
• Provide cost analysis and return-on-investment calculations for project selection, as needed.
• Conduct ergonomics and human factors evaluations and recommend and implement work-area design improvements.
• Develop and implement manufacturing facility designs, including plant layouts, material-handling systems, material staging, and warehousing, as needed.
• Support new product introductions by delivering routine PLC/ePLC work, including line-side and floor-stock setup, introducing hand tools, and setting up manufacturing lines.
• Model safe behavior and compliance with 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 assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support value-stream optimization by eliminating waste and improving flow across or within manufacturing.
• Participate in Kaizen Events, APS, and Green Belt-level projects within and across operations.
• Support the continuous-improvement suggestion system by leading projects to completion, collaborating with operations associates, and solving problems.
• Support process standards in operations areas, including 6S, tool and hardware management, visual factory, material flow, and storage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for bonus compensation and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for employee health, well-being, and personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level