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Applied Materials · Austin, TX

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Level
Manager
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$120k–$165k
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Austin, TX. Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Base pay
$120k–$165k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k. This one lists $120k–$165k.

Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 148 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 147 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.

Base pay
About 35% above similar roles

Typical $79k–$132k, from 32 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 57%
  • Root cause 51%
  • Lean 39%
  • New product launch 39%
  • Automation 34%
  • Six Sigma 28%

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Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering team, projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects.

Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with company policies including (but not limited to) engineering/lab notebooks, patents, Intellectual property, confidentiality, ISO, safety and others as required.

Establishes departmental budgets and spending requirements. Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner in alignment with AOP to ensure maximum productivity for the area.

Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development and coaching.

Spearheads research and development of new manufacturing technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

Effectively utilizes common engineering technology and software packages for optimization of design development activities and timelines to ensure rapid commercialization.

requirements

within business unit, department or sub-function

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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

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

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. 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 .

Functional Knowledge

  • •Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

  • •Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

  • •Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

  • •Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

  • •Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
  • •Guided by policies and resource

Interpersonal Skills

  • •Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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