New Product Manufacturing Engineer III - (E3)

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

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks a New Product Manufacturing Engineer to commercialize designs into volume production. You will review designs for manufacturability, create ECOs, and manage UG/NX models and Teamcenter access to support NPI and subsequent volume runs.

The role requires strong problem solving, supplier collaboration, and knowledge of BOMs, DFx principles, and manufacturing processes to drive cost and quality improvements across products.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field with manufacturing/engineering experience.
• 4+ years manufacturing/engineering experience; 5-7 years preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD/UG-NX and Teamcenter; familiarity with BOM and ECOs.
• Proficient with MS Office and data tools; able to interface with suppliers.
• Experience with DFx, producibility analysis, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate release of New Products and product improvements with engineering and operations.
• Launch, release, and implement engineering change orders and SMBOMs.
• Develop and maintain Master layouts in UG/NX and manage options/variants.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve manufacturability and process issues.
• Support new product builds, issue resolution, and transition to volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with operations, design engineering and product management for feasible solutions.

Skills

Product technology

change management

problem solving

communication skills

customer orientation

personal effectiveness

team skills

quality

Education

BS level degree in Engineering discipline

Tools

UG-NX

Teamcenter

SAP BOM

Engineering Change Orders

Lotus Notes

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Flowcharting

FRACAS

BRIO

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: $110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

Role Overview

The NPME ((New Product Manufacturing Engineer) is responsible for commercialization of newly designed products and features, taking them from initial designs to volume manufacturing operations. The daily tasks include review, evaluation, and modification of engineering designs to facilitate manufacturability at the supplier level and in Applied Materials manufacturing operations. Engineering Change Order creation is part of the role, providing design enhancements and kit structure to enable manufacturing. The NPME uses modeling and drafting software routinely in the course of their role, principally Unigraphics/NX. They also use Team center to access designs at all stages in the new product development process. A knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes and the ability to engage with suppliers to resolve issues is an added qualification for the NPME role.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Engineering functions to coordinate the release of New Products or/and product improvements. Owns Module/Product on PLC/CIP Program
• Launches, releases, approves, and implements engineering change orders as required to support design engineering and floor for new/existing products. Owns SMBOM Release to support Phase exits
• Ability to process Non-Standard request (BOM) for Systems and NSO
• Supports New Product documentation by OMS Creation for NPI/CIP Builds
• Creates/maintains Master layout in UG/NX (Models of New Products)
• One should have demonstrated the knowledge on the products, configurations, Team Center and Options & Variants.
• Hands on Experience in creation and Maintenance of New Options & providing Variant Conditions.
• Requires knowledge necessary to perform the job function such as an understanding of the engineering change order process, DFx (Design for Excellence) engineering principles, product development process, value engineering, engineering specification waiver process, Producibility / manufacturability analysis, product structure, bill of materials, product safety requirements, material handling, and root cause analysis.
• Develops project methodology and/or project proposals.
• Participates in preparation of concept and feasibility studies.
• Interfaces between operations, design engineering & Global Product management to implement most feasible solution.
• Makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Uses DFx principles to reduce manufacturing and/or product costs and improve delivered product quality.
• Participates in New Product Builds & Champions issue resolution. Determines root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; provides Long term corrective action.
• Engage with Volume Manufacturing Engineers, New Product Manufacturing Engineers, NPT PMs, Materials, Manufacturing Techs and Suppliers to transition from NPI operations to Volume Manufacturing
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented
• Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project in progress and/or the specific goals of the department in which the incumbent works.

Job Specific Knowledge

• Product structure, bill of materials, product safety requirements, material handling, and root cause analysis.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing engineering discipline, theories, practices and principles.
• Requires knowledge necessary to perform the job function such as an understanding of the engineering change order process, DFx (Design for Excellence) engineering principles, product development process, value engineering, engineering specification waiver process, Producibility / manufacturability analysis

Skills

• Requires strong skills in Product technology, change management, problem solving, communication skills, customer orientation, personal effectiveness, team skills, and quality.
• In depth knowledge of CAD tools (UG-NX & Team center), SAP BOM & Engineering Change Orders is a must
• Requires additional knowledge of systems and software necessary such as Lotus Notes, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Flowcharting, FRACAS, and/or BRIO.

Education/Experience

• BS level degree in Engineering discipline
• 4+ years manufacturing/engineering experience, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years previous experience in manufacturing/engineering preferred.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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