Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes used to fabricate parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role collaborates with other engineering functions to coordinate product improvements and new-product releases, and applies engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements.

The engineer will apply lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to advance operational excellence, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. The role also involves developing test procedures, evaluating test results and work methods, and identifying root causes and solutions to support operational success. The position may involve travel, work in a clean room, and use of personal protective equipment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabricating parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Coordinate the release of product improvements and new products with other engineering functions, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed.
• Lead a team in applying design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs and improve product quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies.
• Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues arising during assembly or system testing.
• Perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis and provide reports as needed.
• Mentor and train junior-level engineers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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