Industrial Engineer - (E2)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive process improvements across manufacturing and logistics. The role focuses on Lean and Six Sigma practices, capacity planning, and data-driven optimization to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design facilities, implement automation, and support new product introductions, while maintaining KPI dashboards and capacity models.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial engineering and manufacturing process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Ability to develop facility designs and material flow strategies.

Responsibilities

• Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, line balancing, and recommends manufacturing process and workflow improvements.
• Leads Industrial Engineering projects and programs within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develops manufacturing facility designs including plant layouts, material handling systems, warehouse operations, material staging areas, and material flow strategies.
• Develops and maintains operational metrics, analytical models, and KPI dashboards to monitor manufacturing performance and support data-driven decision making.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and waste elimination methodologies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute operational improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introduction initiatives.
• Supports manufacturing systems, automation, data analytics tools, and digital technologies to improve operational efficiency and decision making.
• Calculates and maintains capacity data for materials processing, labor, space, equipment, and production resources.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Data Analytics

Tools

PLC/ePLC deliverables

Data analytics tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Who We AreApplied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.What We OfferSalary:$78,500.00 - $108,000.00Location:Austin,TXYou’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 .Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, line balancing, and recommends manufacturing process and workflow improvements.Participates in and/or leads Industrial Engineering projects and programs within assigned areas of responsibility. Assists in the implementation and sustainment of improvement initiatives using quality tools, supporting processes, and performance measures.Develops, leads, and implements manufacturing facility designs including plant layouts, material handling systems, warehouse operations, material staging areas, and material flow strategies.Develops and maintains operational metrics, analytical models, and KPI dashboards to monitor manufacturing performance, identify constraints, and support data-driven decision making.Participates in and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and waste elimination methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.Develops and utilizes capacity models, simulation tools, and scenario analyses to evaluate production strategies, optimize resource utilization, support strategic planning, and recommend solutions for manufacturing and logistics operations.Collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Product Engineering, Facilities, Planning, and other cross-functional teams to successfully execute operational improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introduction initiatives.Supports manufacturing systems and digital transformation initiatives through the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems, automation solutions, data analytics tools, digital technologies, and business processes to improve operational efficiency and decision making.Calculates, analyzes, and maintains capacity data for materials processing, labor, space, equipment, and production resources. Provides guidance to manufacturing and logistics organizations on the effective and efficient utilization of assets and production processes.Establishes, documents, and maintains standards, procedures, best practices, and engineering methodologies for assigned areas of responsibility.Serves as a role model by demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and the company's core values while following established protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Conducts and/or leads ergonomics and human factors evaluations, recommends improvements, and implements enhancements to work area, workstation, and process designs to improve safety, quality, and productivity.Supports new product introductions (NPI) by providing PLC/ePLC deliverables, including manufacturing line design and setup, material flow design, capacity planning, tooling development, and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures.Develops cost analyses, business cases, and return-on-investment calculations to support project selection and prioritization.Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.Functional KnowledgeDemonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilitiesBusiness ExpertiseUnderstands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own workLeadershipNo supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team membersProblem SolvingSolves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedentsImpactImpacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policiesInterpersonal SkillsExplains complex information to others in straightforward situationsAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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