NPC Manufacturing Engineer III - (E3) Etch

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 for fabricating parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role works with other engineering functions to coordinate product improvements and new-product releases, and may manage manufacturing engineering projects. The engineer applies design-for-excellence principles to reduce manufacturing and product costs and improve quality, establishes time standards, and recommends tooling and process requirements.

The role also involves developing test procedures and evaluating test results, work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root causes and solutions. The engineer determines corrective actions for assembly or system-testing issues, performs Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, prepares reports as needed, and mentors and trains junior engineers. The position supports new products through the pilot line and performs PDP Engineering tasks to support commercialization and transition to high-volume manufacturing.

The position is based in Austin, Texas, and includes travel of approximately 10%. It may involve extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinguishing colors, working around noise, and using hand and power tools. Clean-room work may require 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 the team in applying design-for-excellence principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing or product costs and improve product quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Develop and use test procedures and evaluate test results, 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.
• Support new products through the pilot line and perform PDP Engineering tasks to support commercialization to high-volume manufacturing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program.
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program, as applicable.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and employee health and wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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