Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Automation

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for the fabrication of parts and final assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements, estimate costs, and improve quality, applying lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to drive efficiency.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience; travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2–4 years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products
• Use basic engineering and 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 PFMEA; and provide reports as needed

Skills

Lean principles

Automation

Continuous improvement

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for the fabrication of parts and final assemblies. You will collaborate with engineering to release product improvements, estimate costs, and improve quality, applying lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to drive efficiency.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience; travel up to 10% is expected.