Manufacturing Engineer E1

Manufacturing Engineer I

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacture, assembly, integration, and testing of highly complex semiconductor capital equipment. This position partners closely with Operations, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to develop robust manufacturing processes that improve product quality, drive operational excellence, and support business growth.

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

• Bachelor's 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,…