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Manufacturing Engineer (Entry-level)

Job ID
R2517268
Date posted
03/23/2026
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Category
Engineering

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

Location:

Singapore,SGP

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

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 assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll 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. You'll 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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring product quality. This entry-level role is designed for fresh graduates who are passionate about manufacturing technology and eager to develop their technical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies

  • Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products

  • Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and Operations with new and existing products

  • Uses basic engineering and DFx principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs and improve delivered product quality; determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements

  • Writes and releases test procedures

  • Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results

  • Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies

  • Assists in determining root cause analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering

  • Prior internships/ academic projects in semiconductor or manufacturing area are a plus

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Good understanding of manufacturing principles and semiconductor industry

  • Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with CAD or engineering drawings is an advantage.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment where cleanroom suit is compulsory

Working Location:

  • Upper Changi/ Tampines

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.