Manufacturing Engineer III

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

1d•$96,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabricating parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role works closely with other engineering functions to coordinate product improvements and new-product releases, apply engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, establish time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements. The engineer applies lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to improve operational performance, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. The position also involves developing and using test procedures, evaluating test results, and assessing work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root causes and solutions. The role supports assembly and testing operations through process development, fixture and layout design, engineering change implementation, root-cause analysis, and data-driven improvement. It also collaborates with Test Engineering and suppliers, including participation in supplier audits, technical reviews, and supplier visits as required. The position is based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The salary range is $96,000–$132,000. Relocation is available to eligible candidates; travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
4–7 years of experience.
Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job.

Nice To Haves

Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus.
Experience with manufacturing and engineering software tools such as AgileE6, SAP, PTC Creo, Ansys, Smartsheet, Tableau, or similar applications.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing process sequences for assembling subassemblies and final assemblies.
Design and develop build, assembly, and lifting fixtures; implement engineering design changes to improve manufacturing processes, safety, quality, and efficiency.
Develop and improve manufacturing cell layouts to optimize workflow, material movement, space utilization, and production efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to coordinate the introduction and release of product improvements and new products into manufacturing.
Create, review, approve, release, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to support Design Engineering and Operations for new and existing products.
Perform root-cause analysis and develop corrective actions for issues identified during system and subsystem assembly and testing; implement solutions to prevent recurrence and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling, equipment, and process requirements for production.
Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement methodologies to identify and eliminate production-process waste.
Collaborate with Test Engineering to design and develop test fixtures and test processes.
Develop proficiency in product testing and support troubleshooting and resolution of failures identified during testing.
Collect and analyze manufacturing, operational, and test data to support structured problem-solving and implement data-driven solutions.
Collaborate with suppliers on supplier-quality and manufacturing-improvement activities, including supplier audits, technical reviews, and other supplier visits as required.