Industrial Engineer - (E2)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

6d • $78,500 - $108,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, facility operations, capacity utilization, and operational decision-making. The role performs methods engineering analysis, including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, and line balancing, and recommends improvements to manufacturing processes and workflows. It also develops facility designs, operational metrics, capacity models, simulations, cost analyses, and business cases.

The engineer leads or supports continuous improvement, capacity expansion, manufacturing systems and digital transformation, and new product introduction initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position establishes and maintains engineering standards and procedures, supports effective use of production assets, and conducts ergonomics and human factors evaluations. It has no supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.

The position is full-time and regular, based in Austin, Texas, with travel of 10% and relocation eligibility. Work may involve standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinguishing colors, and exposure to noise. Clean-room work may require personal protective equipment, and the role may require using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform methods engineering analysis, including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, and line balancing, and recommend manufacturing process and workflow improvements.
• Participate in and/or lead Industrial Engineering projects and programs; assist with implementing and sustaining improvement initiatives using quality tools, supporting processes, and performance measures.
• Develop, lead, and implement manufacturing facility designs, including plant layouts, material handling systems, warehouse operations, material staging areas, and material flow strategies.
• Develop and maintain operational metrics, analytical models, and KPI dashboards to monitor manufacturing performance, identify constraints, and support data-driven decisions.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and waste elimination methodologies.
• Develop and use capacity models, simulation tools, and scenario analyses to evaluate production strategies, optimize resource utilization, support strategic planning, and recommend manufacturing and logistics solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Product Engineering, Facilities, Planning, and other teams on operational improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introduction initiatives.
• Support manufacturing systems and digital transformation through development, deployment, and improvement of manufacturing systems, automation solutions, data analytics tools, digital technologies, and business processes.
• Calculate, analyze, and maintain capacity data for materials processing, labor, space, equipment, and production resources; advise manufacturing and logistics organizations on effective asset and process utilization.
• Establish, document, and maintain standards, procedures, best practices, and engineering methodologies.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and company values while following established protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct or lead ergonomics and human factors evaluations, recommend improvements, and implement enhancements to work areas, workstations, and process designs.
• Support new product introductions by providing PLC/ePLC deliverables, including manufacturing line design and setup, material flow design, capacity planning, tooling development, and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures.
• Develop cost analyses, business cases, and return-on-investment calculations to support project selection and prioritization.
• Provide informal guidance to new team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Relocation eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed