Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Lean & Automation

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and assemblies.

You will work with other engineering functions to coordinate product improvements and cost reductions. The role emphasizes lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and productivity, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and participate in cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or System Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Experience with ALD and vacuum process equipment highly desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to train junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in preventative maintenance of process equipment, vacuum chambers.
• Develop procedures for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Determine root causes and corrective actions; perform FMEA and provide reports.
• Lead team in using DFx principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs.
• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes in fabrication of parts and final assemblies.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement.
• Mentor and train junior level engineers.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean principles

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or System Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ALD equipment

Vacuum process equipment

Laser marking equipment

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and assemblies.

You will work with other engineering functions to coordinate product improvements and cost reductions. The role emphasizes lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and productivity, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and participate in cross-functional