Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Automation & Cost Optimization

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain fabrication methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to release product improvements, use DFx principles to reduce costs, improve quality, and drive cost-effective tooling decisions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–4 years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Experience with lean principles, automation, and process improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabrication.
• Coordinate release of product improvements with other engineering functions.
• Estimate and reduce manufacturing costs while improving product quality.
• Determine time standards; recommend tooling and processes.
• Develop and use test procedures; evaluate results.
• Identify root causes; perform PFMEA and report findings.

Skills

Strong conceptual knowledge

Solid interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain fabrication methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to release product improvements, use DFx principles to reduce costs, improve quality, and drive cost-effective tooling decisions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–4 years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.