NPC Manufacturing Engineer- CMP

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, providing essential equipment for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining fabrication methods, operating sequences, and processes for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You will collaborate with other engineering functions to manage product improvements and new product releases, and utilize engineering principles to reduce manufacturing costs, enhance product quality, establish time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be key to driving operational excellence, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. You will also develop and utilize test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root causes and implement solutions for operational success. Mentoring junior engineers is also a part of this role.

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

• CMP background/knowledge preferred
• Solid interpersonal skills—including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and the ability to build consensus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed
• Lead team in using design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality
• Determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies
• Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly or system testing; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed
• Mentor and train junior level engineers

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus program
• Stock award program

What This Job Offers

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