Manufacturing Engineer - Kalispell

Make Choteau Home; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You will work with design, operations, and quality teams to implement product improvements, reduce cost, and improve safety and reliability.

The role focuses on lean principles, tooling needs, data analysis, and collaboration across functions to drive operational excellence in a new college graduate friendly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and critical thinking to support project execution.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau, Visio, and other software or systems necessary for the performance of the job.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing methods, operating sequences, work instructions, process flows, build layouts, and assembly procedures for components, subassemblies, and final systems.
• Coordinate with design engineering, NPME, operations, quality, test engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders to implement product improvements, and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Create, review, route, approve, and implement engineering change requests and orders while assessing impacts to bills of material, drawings, product structures, kits, assemblies, operations, suppliers, and customers.
• Use DFx, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles to reduce cost, improve manufacturability, eliminate waste, and enhance product safety, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish or support time standards, and recommend tooling, fixturing, test equipment, process requirements, and production layout improvements.
• Develop, support, and evaluate test procedures, build processes, operational data, and test results to troubleshoot failures and improve manufacturing performance.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure analysis, process failure mode analysis, and corrective action planning for issues found during assembly, supplier manufacturing, system integration, or test.
• Gather and analyze manufacturing, quality, supplier, and test data to support data-driven decision-making and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support supplier quality and manufacturing readiness activities by engaging suppliers, reviewing supplier-related issues, supporting audits or visits, and helping resolve material or process concerns.
• Communicate clearly across functions, train or coach participants in engineering change and manufacturing processes, mediate implementation barriers, and support effective project execution.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of manufacturing systems and tools such as PLM/PDM systems, SAP, CAD platforms, engineering change systems, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau, Visio, and other software used to manage product and process data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PLM/PDM

SAP

CAD

Engineering change systems

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Tableau

Visio

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

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

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.

Manufacturing Engineers support the development, improvement, and execution of manufacturing processes for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role focuses on improving safety, quality, cost, reliability, and efficiency while coordinating closely with design engineering, NPME, operations, quality, test engineering, suppliers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing methods, operating sequences, work instructions, process flows, build layouts, and assembly procedures for components, subassemblies, and final systems.
• Coordinate with design engineering, NPME, operations, quality, test engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders to implement product improvements, and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Create, review, route, approve, and implement engineering change requests and orders while assessing impacts to bills of material, drawings, product structures, kits, assemblies, operations, suppliers, and customers.
• Use DFx, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles to reduce cost, improve manufacturability, eliminate waste, and enhance product safety, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, establish or support time standards, and recommend tooling, fixturing, test equipment, process requirements, and production layout improvements.
• Develop, support, and evaluate test procedures, build processes, operational data, and test results to troubleshoot failures and improve manufacturing performance.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure analysis, process failure mode analysis, and corrective action planning for issues found during assembly, supplier manufacturing, system integration, or test.
• Gather and analyze manufacturing, quality, supplier, and test data to support data-driven decision-making and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support supplier quality and manufacturing readiness activities by engaging suppliers, reviewing supplier-related issues, supporting audits or visits, and helping resolve material or process concerns.
• Communicate clearly across functions, train or coach participants in engineering change and manufacturing processes, mediate implementation barriers, and support effective project execution.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of manufacturing systems and tools such as PLM/PDM systems, SAP, CAD platforms, engineering change systems, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau, Visio, and other software used to manage product and process data.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and critical thinking skills to understand priorities and support project execution.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau, Visio, and other software or systems necessary for the performance of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of semiconductor experience or other general knowledge of the semiconductor industry developed through education or experience.

Physical Requirements:

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

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.