2nd Shift Test Engineer - DFx & Manufacturing Excellence

Hardware FYI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock award program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain fabrication methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies. You will work with other engineering functions to release product improvements, estimate costs, and improve productivity through lean, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7–10 years of experience, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical problem-solving on the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and final assemblies.
• Coordinate release of product improvements and manage manufacturing engineering projects.
• Lead DFx-based efforts to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs and improve quality.
• Determine time standards and advise on tooling and process requirements.
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate results, and assess methods and policies.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers and update training curricula.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with external or internal suppliers.

Skills

Lean principles

Automation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain fabrication methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies. You will work with other engineering functions to release product improvements, estimate costs, and improve productivity through lean, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7–10 years of experience, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.