Build Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & Automation

Hardware FYI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabricating parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements and optimize tooling and cost using Lean principles.

The role emphasizes DFx, cost reduction, product quality, testing procedures, root-cause analysis, and mentoring junior engineers as part of a cross-functional team driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical problem-solving on the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes in fabrication of parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate release of product improvements and new products, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed.
• Lead team in using design for excellence (DFx) to estimate and reduce manufacturing/product costs and improve quality.
• Determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements.
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate results, and assess work methods/policies for improvements.
• Determine root causes and corrective actions; perform PFMEA and provide reports; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Consensus building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabricating parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements and optimize tooling and cost using Lean principles.

The role emphasizes DFx, cost reduction, product quality, testing procedures, root-cause analysis, and mentoring junior engineers as part of a cross-functional team driving operational excellence.