Manufacturing Engineer III

0001 Applied Materials, Inc; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Gloucester, MA to develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements, reduce costs, and improve productivity while applying lean principles.

The role emphasizes process optimization, fixture design, and cross-functional coordination to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4–7 years of experience in manufacturing/engineering
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing process sequences for assemblies.
• Design and develop fixtures and tooling improvements to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Improve cell layouts to optimize workflow and material handling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce product improvements.
• Create and manage ECOs to support design engineering and operations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and establish time standards.
• Identify and implement safety, quality, reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Apply lean principles and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering on fixtures and test processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AgileE6

SAP

PTC Creo

Ansys

Smartsheet

Tableau

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00. Location: Gloucester,MA. 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.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing process sequences for the assembly of subassemblies and final assemblies.


• Design and develop build, assembly, and lifting fixtures, and implement engineering design changes to improve manufacturing processes, safety, quality, and efficiency.


• Develop and improve manufacturing cell layouts to optimize workflow, material movement, space utilization, and overall production efficiency.


• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to coordinate the introduction and release of product improvements and new products into manufacturing.


• Create, review, approve, release, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as required to support Design Engineering and Operations for new and existing products.


• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for issues identified during system and subsystem assembly and testing.


• Implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence and communicate findings clearly to relevant stakeholders.


• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling, equipment, and process requirements to support production needs.


• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.


• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to identify and eliminate waste within production processes.


• Collaborate with Test Engineering to design and develop test fixtures and test processes.


• Develop proficiency in product testing and support troubleshooting and resolution of failures identified during testing.


• Collect and analyze manufacturing, operational, and test data to support structured problem-solving activities and implement data-driven solutions.


• Support supplier quality and manufacturing improvement activities through collaboration with suppliers, including participation in supplier audits, technical reviews, and other supplier visits as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• 4-7 years of experience


• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing and engineering software tools is preferred, including AgileE6, SAP, PTC Creo, Ansys, Smartsheet, Tableau, or similar applications


• Solid interpersonal skills - including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and the ability to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: No

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.