New Product Manufacturing Engineer

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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. 

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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 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 R&D & NPME Engineering functions to coordinate the release of New Products or/and product improvements. Owns Module/Product on PLC/CIP Program
• Interfaces with Contract Manufacturing to coordinate product changes, customer engineered specials, managed builds, validation builds, NC closures, product maturity, manufacturing strategy, build sequencing and CM knowledge transfer.
• 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, collaborates closely with Configuration Engineers to control accurate Order BOM
• Supports New Product documentation by OMS Creation for NPI/CIP Builds
• Creates/maintains Master layout in NX (Models of New Products)
• Participates in preparation of concept and feasibility studies.
• 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.
• 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.

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 (NX & Team center), SAP BOM & Engineering Change Orders is a must
• Requires additional knowledge of systems and software necessary such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Flowcharting and others

Education/Experience:

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

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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.