Manufacturing Engineer III — Lean, Automation & Cost Reduction

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Billerica, MA to develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to drive product improvements and cost reductions using lean principles and automation.

Role emphasizes improving quality, defining time standards, and implementing tooling and process solutions, while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, global technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–7 years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical problem solving on the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate release of product improvements and new products with other engineering functions.
• Lead using DFx principles to estimate and reduce costs and improve quality.
• Determine time standards and recommendations for tooling and processes.
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate results, and assess methods and policies.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions; perform PFMEA and report findings.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.

Skills

Lean principles

Automation

Continuous improvement

DFx

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Billerica, MA to develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams to drive product improvements and cost reductions using lean principles and automation.

Role emphasizes improving quality, defining time standards, and implementing tooling and process solutions, while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, global technology company.