Tech Proj - Prog Mgmt​/Industrial Engineer

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.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Austin, TX

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.

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 ().

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes through methods engineering, time & motion studies, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Lead Industrial Engineering projects from evaluation to implementation, including cost analysis, ROI assessment, and performance tracking.
• Design and optimize plant layouts, including cleanroom spaces, production bays, material staging, and material handling systems to improve space utilization and workflow.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining manufacturing line design, material flow, tooling, and production setup (PLC/ePLC deliverables).
• Conduct ergonomics and human factors assessments, implementing improvements to ensure safe and effective work environments.
• Develop and maintain capacity models for workforce, equipment, space, and materials, providing guidance to optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and logistics teams to implement innovative solutions for manufacturing and material transport.
• Establish and standardize processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with quality standards and best practices.
• Perform simulations and data analysis to support decision‑making and operational improvements.
• Act as a role model for safety, compliance, and company values, with active presence on the production floor (including cleanroom environments).
• Leads ergonomics / human factors initiatives, develops process improvements, and provides engineering solutions. Drives and implements Ergonomic improvements across multiple functions.
• Leads manufacturing rearrangement projects and ensures that plant layouts, material flow and warehousing designs are optimized for cost, capability and capacity. Leads manufacturing and warehouse rearrangement projects across multiple functions; coordinates the efforts of other IE's to achieve plan of record objectives.
• Develops the capacity/demand analysis business processes and ensures that capacity planning processes are deployed and maintained across multiple functions. Develops solutions to address capacity constraints and works with Operations and Logistics organizations to implement these solutions prior to production ramp. Leads manufacturing and logistics initiatives to improve factory asset utilization and production processes.
• Leads the effort to establish and document business processes across multiple functions.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing environments (cleanroom experience is a must).
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools.
• Ability to perform ROI analysis and simulations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized…