Manufacturing Engineer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$65500.00 - $90000.00

Location:

AustinTX

Youll 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods operating sequences and processes in the fabrication of parts components subassemblies and final work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products and youll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs improve product quality determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles automation and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. Youll develop and use test procedures evaluate test results and assess work methods procedures and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement validate and maintain manufacturing methods process flows assembly procedures and operation sequences for the fabrication of parts modules subassemblies and final systems.

• Support the transition of new products from Engineering to Manufacturing by partnering with Design Engineering NPI Quality and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability scalability quality and cost objectives are achieved.

• Drive engineering change implementation by reviewing launching approving and executing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) process changes work instruction updates and configuration management activities.

• Apply Design for Excellence (DFx) methodologies including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Cost (DFC) to improve productivity quality and overall manufacturing efficiency.

• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities for cycle time reduction waste elimination ergonomics improvements and capacity enhancements using Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

• Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions process specifications control plans process maps visual aids and training materials.

• Collaborate with Test Engineering to develop and optimize test procedures acceptance criteria and test fixtures used during system integration and validation.

• Collect analyze and interpret manufacturing quality and test data to identify trends drive root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Lead and participate in structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D 5-Why Analysis Fishbone Diagrams Pareto Analysis and Failure Analysis techniques.

• Support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) risk assessments process validation activities and readiness reviews for New Product Introduction programs.

• Evaluate supplier component and manufacturing process performance to improve reliability yield and overall product quality.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues related to assembly integration testing and field-returned equipment.

• Estimate manufacturing costs establish labor standards evaluate tooling requirements and recommend process improvements that increase productivity while reducing cost.

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Applied Materials quality standards safety requirements and applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Support factory performance objectives related to quality delivery cost safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 0-2 years of engineering experience in manufacturing production process engineering industrial engineering or New Product Introduction environments.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes engineering documentation mechanical assemblies and production operations.

• Experience analyzing data and using problem-solving methodologies to investigate manufacturing or quality-related issues.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel PowerPoint and Word.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship co-op or industry experience in semiconductor equipment advanced manufacturing electronics aerospace automotive medical device or high-tech manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings bills of materials (BOMs) specifications and engineering change documentation.

• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems such as SAP Oracle or equivalent manufacturing systems.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools process capability studies and Manufacturing Quality Systems.

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or product transfer activities.

• Understanding of PFMEA DFMEA control plans root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing equipment vacuum systems robotics precision assemblies fluid delivery systems electromechanical systems or automated production equipment.

• Green Belt certification or coursework in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrates initiative adaptability and a commitment to operational excellence.

Career Level Description

Works under general supervision and applies engineering principles to address a range of routine to moderately complex manufacturing challenges. Builds technical knowledge of Applied Materials products manufacturing processes and customer requirements while developing proficiency in engineering analysis process optimization and problem-solving techniques. Receives guidance from senior engineers and managers while contributing to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel: Up to 10% as required to support suppliers manufacturing sites or business needs.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

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 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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