Manufacturing Engineer III

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

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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 Responsibilities:

• Helps to develop and maintain operation sequence procedures and processes related to the building of systems and subsystems. This may include designing build/lift fixtures or making engineering design changes to improve the production process. May also include helping with build cell/manufacturing layouts that aim to streamline the production process.

• Interfaces with other engineering disciplines to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products.  Writes, releases, approves and issues engineering change orders (ECOs) as required to support design engineering and operations for new and existing products.

• Determine root cause and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems and subsystems; Implements corrective actions to eliminate future occurrences.

• Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.  Implements changes to improve safety, quality, and reliability. Uses lean principles to eliminate wastes found in the production system.

• May work with test engineering on the design and development of test fixtures/test processes. Expected to become proficient with testing to help troubleshoot failures found during test.

• Collects and analyzes operational and test data to support root cause analysis and implement data-driven solutions.

• Supports supplier quality and development efforts by interfacing with suppliers. This may include attending supplier audits or supporting supplier visits.

• ​Proficiency in the following software is a plus: Teamcenter, Core+ AgileE6, SAP, PTC Creo, Ansys, Smartsheet, Tableau, or other similar software programs. ​

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of experience
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job  

Preferred Qualifications:
Solid interpersonal skills—including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and the ability 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.

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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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.