Optical Manufacturing Engineer IV (E4)
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking an Optical Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing 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 manages manufacturing engineering projects as needed. The engineer applies design for excellence (DFx), lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to reduce manufacturing or product costs, improve quality, and increase productivity and cost-effectiveness. The role also develops and uses test procedures, evaluates test results and work methods, establishes time standards, recommends tooling and process requirements, and identifies root causes and corrective actions for assembly or system-testing issues. Additional responsibilities include performing Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, reporting findings, mentoring and training lower-level engineers, and coordinating sourcing activities with suppliers when needed. This position is based in Santa Clara, California. It may involve physical activity and work in a clean room, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment and hand or power tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 7–10 years of experience.
- Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job.
Nice To Haves
- Strong 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 with other engineering functions on product improvements and new product releases, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed.
- Lead teams in applying design for excellence (DFx) principles to reduce manufacturing or product costs and improve product quality.
- Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
- Develop and use test procedures; evaluate test results, work methods, procedures, and policies.
- Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues during assembly or system testing; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis and provide reports as needed.
- Mentor and train lower-level engineers, and help develop and update training curriculum.
- Coordinate sourcing activities with external or internal suppliers as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program and stock award program, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
