Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

** Who We Are*
* Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world's technology.

** What We Offer*
* Salary:

$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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.

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* Role Responsibilities:

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* + Lead team in preventative maintenance of process equipment, vacuum chambers

+ Hands on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical and system level failures

+ Develop procedures for preventive and corrective maintenance

+ Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise on the floor; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed 

+ Make recommendations for tooling and fixtures to improve process efficiency and quality

+ Lead team in using design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality 

+ Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies 

+ Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed 

+ Analyze production data, identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement

+ Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies   

+ Mentor and train junior level engineers  

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + Minimum Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred in Electrical, Mechanical or System Engineering

+ 4-7 years of experience

+ Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job  

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Experience in ALD and vacuum process equipment is highly desired

+ Experience in Laser marking equipment and process is a plus

+ Solid interpersonal skills-including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and the ability to build consensus  

* Support over weekends may be required

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* Physical Requirements:

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* 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…