Senior Manufacturing Engineer III - 2nd Shift

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

10h • $96,000 - $132,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our second-shift operations. This role is critical for driving manufacturing excellence and supporting advanced DDP product lines. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and a proven track record in process optimization, product transitions, and design improvements for complex semiconductor equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of direct experience with DDP products in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and implement permanent solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in: Addressing field non-conformances with closed-loop corrective actions.
• Design improvements for HDP chambers.
• Transitioning CVD products into manufacturing.
• Optimizing test/build documentation and developing test fixtures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical information and build consensus across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Lead initiatives to address field non-conformances through closed-loop corrective actions that permanently resolve issues.
• Drive design improvements for DDP chambers to enhance reliability and performance.
• Manage product transitions for DDP systems into manufacturing, ensuring smooth ramp-up and adherence to quality standards.
• Optimize test and build documentation to improve efficiency and reduce errors across manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement test fixtures to support robust testing and validation of assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, managing manufacturing engineering projects as needed.
• Apply Design for Excellence (DFx) principles to reduce manufacturing and product costs while improving quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly or system testing issues; conduct PFMEA and provide detailed reports.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees