Industrial Engineer - (E2)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing operations and logistics through methods engineering, facility and workflow design, capacity planning, analytics, and continuous improvement. The role supports manufacturing systems and digital transformation, new product introductions, and operational improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams. It also develops standards and provides guidance on effective use of manufacturing and logistics assets. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, though it provides informal guidance to new team members.

Responsibilities

Perform methods engineering analysis, including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, and line balancing; recommend manufacturing process and workflow improvements.
Participate in and/or lead Industrial Engineering projects and programs.
Assist with implementation and sustainment of 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, 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.
Participate in and/or lead 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 resources, support strategic planning, and recommend manufacturing and logistics solutions.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Product Engineering, Facilities, Planning, and other cross-functional teams on operational improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introduction initiatives.
Support manufacturing systems and digital transformation initiatives by developing, deploying, and improving 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 and efficient utilization of assets and production processes.
Establish, document, and maintain standards, procedures, best practices, and engineering methodologies for assigned areas.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and company values while following protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct and/or lead ergonomics and human factors evaluations and implement improvements to work areas, workstations, and process designs.
Support new product introductions with 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.