Manufacturing Engineer I - (E1) at Applied Materials

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$65,500 – $90,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Description

Applied Materials is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I in Austin, Texas, to develop and maintain manufacturing methods, processes, assembly procedures, and test procedures for semiconductor capital equipment. The role supports new-product introduction, engineering changes, process validation, quality and test data analysis, root-cause investigations, cost estimation, and continuous improvement, while partnering with Operations, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and NPI teams. It is a full-time position for a new college graduate requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 0–2 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.

Required Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office
Process Validation
Root Cause Analysis

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Required Previous Experiences: 0–2 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, production, process engineering, industrial engineering, or New Product Introduction environments
Experience analyzing data and using problem-solving methodologies to investigate manufacturing or quality-related issues
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, 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 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, electromechanical systems, or automated production equipment
Green Belt certification or coursework in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials

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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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