Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Materials; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a full-time professional to lead and manage projects and programs across multiple phases, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and efficient use of resources. The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative semiconductor and display solutions.

The position requires coordinating with teams, maintaining documentation, and driving timely project completion while adhering to safety and

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and programs in area of responsibility, completes preliminary activities (outcomes, milestones, viability studies, resource planning) for effective later stages.
• Ensures projects comply with requirements, focusing on product/process specs, costs, resource use, and timeliness.
• Documents all phases of project/program/process development and reports information to other functions; ensures compliance with ISO, safety, patents, confidentiality, and policies.
• Manages material and financial resources to maximize productivity in the area.
• Assigns work to subordinates with development and coaching opportunities.
• Manages departmental budgets and spending requirements.
• Uses engineering tech and software to optimize design timelines for rapid commercialization.
• Interprets problems with analytical review of factors; follows management guidance to meet objectives.
• Provides direction to employees per policies; contributes to policy improvements; measures objective completion.
• Makes decisions within defined processes to avoid delays; supports effective collaboration and presentations.

Job description

Who We Are

Applied 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.

Who We Are

Applied 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 Offer

Salary: $100,000.00 - $137,500.00

Location: Tempe Spares Mfg,AZ

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects.
• Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
• Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with company policies including (but not limited to) engineering/lab notebooks, patents, Intellectual property, confidentiality, ISO, safety and others as required.
• Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner to ensure maximum productivity for the area.
• Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development and coaching.
• Responsible for departmental budgets and spending requirements.
• Effectively utilizes common engineering technology and software packages for optimization of design development activities and timelines to ensure rapid commercialization.
• Functional Knowledge: Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors
• Business Expertise: Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives
• Leadership: Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees
• Problem Solving: Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Impact: Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

The 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.

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