Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabricating parts and assemblies in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

You will drive cost improvements, lead DFx initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to release products and optimize manufacturing performance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience, with a focus on quality, reliability, and Lean principles in production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• 7-10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job.

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, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed
• Lead team in using design for excellence (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 Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers, helping to develop and update training curriculum
• Coordinate sourcing activities with external or internal suppliers, as needed

Skills

7-10 years experience

Lean principles

DFx design for excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for fabricating parts and assemblies in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

You will drive cost improvements, lead DFx initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to release products and optimize manufacturing performance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience, with a focus on quality, reliability, and Lean principles in production