Manufacturing Engineer II - (E2) 2nd Shift

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with design and process teams to drive cost reduction, quality improvements, and tooling optimization.

You will lead DFx initiatives, apply lean principles, and mentor junior engineers while delivering productivity improvements and cost efficiency across production lines.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Leads manufacturing engineering related projects as required.
• Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products.
• Drives manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.
• Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests to support design engineering and floor with new and existing products.
• Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.
• Leads team in the use of DFx principles to reduce product costs and improve delivered product quality.
• Develops and uses test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering.
• May work with test engineering on the design and development of test fixtures.
• May assist in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities.
• Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives correction actions; provides failure analysis report as required.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.
• Mentors and trains lower level engineers.
• May coordinate outsourcing activities with external / internal suppliers.
• Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

Job description

Salary

$78,500.00 - $108,000.00

Location

Austin, TX

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub‑assemblies, and final assemblies. You’ll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you’ll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost‑effectiveness. You’ll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root‑cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub‑assemblies and final assemblies. Leads manufacturing engineering related projects as required.

Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products. Drives manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables. Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and floor with new and existing products.

Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Leads team in the use of DFx principles to reduce product costs and improve delivered product quality.

Develops and uses test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering. May work with test engineering on the design and development of text fixtures. May assist in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities.

Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; drives correction actions; provides failure analysis report as required.

Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented. Mentors and trains lower level engineers.

May coordinate outsourcing activities with external / internal suppliers.

Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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.

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.