Entry-Level Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods for semiconductor equipment assemblies. You will coordinate with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations to meet manufacturability, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes DFx, Lean manufacturing, ECO management, and data-driven CAPA to drive productivity and cost efficiency, including involvement in New Product Introduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field as listed.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with data analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, validate, and maintain manufacturing methods and processes.
• Support transition of new products from Engineering to Manufacturing; ensure manufacturability and cost objectives.
• Drive ECOs, DFx methodologies (DFM, DFA, DFC) to improve productivity and quality.
• Analyze processes to reduce cycle time, waste, and improve ergonomics.
• Create and maintain work instructions, control plans, and process maps.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering on procedures and fixtures; collect and interpret data for CAPA.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods for semiconductor equipment assemblies. You will coordinate with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations to meet manufacturability, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes DFx, Lean manufacturing, ECO management, and data-driven CAPA to drive productivity and cost efficiency, including involvement in New Product Introduction.