Manufacturing Engineer III: Lean, Automation & Process Innovation

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and final assemblies, coordinating with other engineering teams to improve cost, quality, and productivity.

The role emphasizes lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement, plus mentoring junior engineers and supporting pilot lines and PDP engineering tasks for new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4–7 years of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and problem-solving skills on the job

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Coordinate the release of product improvements and new products with other engineering functions and manage manufacturing engineering projects
• Lead team in using design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality
• Determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies
• Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly or system testing; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed
• Mentor and train junior level engineers

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Automation

Continuous improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and final assemblies, coordinating with other engineering teams to improve cost, quality, and productivity.

The role emphasizes lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement, plus mentoring junior engineers and supporting pilot lines and PDP engineering tasks for new products.