Manufacturing Engineer V

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus and stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced semiconductor manufacturing engineer to develop and maintain processes that ensure quality in the fabrication of parts and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 10-15 years of relevant experience, with leadership capabilities to manage complex projects.

This full-time position is located in Santa Clara, California, and entails responsibilities in project management, process evaluation, and team mentorship, with a focus on manufacturing excellence. Candidates may also qualify for travel and relocation benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of semiconductor manufacturing engineer experience.
• Ability to lead complex projects and develop a strategy for project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fabrication methods for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate product improvements with other engineering functions.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects and reduce costs.
• Develop test procedures and specifications.
• Evaluate work methods and implement new processes.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Salary: $154,000.00 – $212,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies; lead projects as needed
• Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects, using design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality; determining time standards; and making recommendations for tooling and process requirements
• Develop and use test procedures, working with other engineering functions to define test specifications, and to develop or source test fixtures
• Participate in concept or feasibility studies, gathering test data, evaluating results, and managing corrective actions
• Evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies, implementing new business processes and efficiency improvement tools
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers, developing and updating training curriculum

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-15 years of semiconductor manufacturing engineer experience
• An ability to lead complex projects and develop a strategy for project execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain difficult or sensitive information and to build consensus

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 also 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: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

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.