Senior Manufacturing Engineer III

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

22h•$96,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Develop and maintain test methods and automated test scripts for DDP product testing, including Mayan test script creation, validation, and revision control.
Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed.
Lead the 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 for complex electrical and functional testing; evaluate test results, perform data analysis, and drive improvements in test cycle time and first‑pass yield.
Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor and control test results, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting of test equipment and product failures; leverage CGA software and related diagnostic tools to isolate root causes.
Implement and support automation solutions to improve test efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
Drive corrective actions for discrepant material in manufacturing and for field non‑conformances, including containment, root-cause analysis, and long-term preventive actions.
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.