Manufacturing Engineer II
Applied Materials · Gloucester, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $79k–$108k
- Travel
- 30%
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Gloucester, MA. 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.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Supplier quality, Automation, Assembly lines
- Base pay
- $79k–$108k
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Provides manufacturing engineering support for Final Assembly, Shipping, and Sub-Assembly operations. Supports a wide variety of products and assemblies ranging from simple mechanical builds to highly complex systems requiring assembly, test, packaging, and shipment readiness activities.
- ◆Help develop and improve operation sequences, manufacturing processes, assembly methods, packaging standards, and shipment preparation procedures. May include designing build, lift, handling, shipping, and packaging fixtures, as well as implementing engineering design changes to improve safety, quality, manufacturability, and throughput.
- ◆Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing layouts/build cells, material flow, packaging processes, and shipping operations to streamline production, reduce cycle time, and improve operational efficiency.
- ◆Maintains and optimizes Bills of Material (BOMs), product structures, and configuration data. Collaborates with Design Engineering and Operations to write, release, approve, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product structure updates that support manufacturing, packaging, shipping, installation, and operational efficiency improvements.
- ◆Determines root causes and implements corrective actions for issues arising during assembly, test, packaging, shipment, transportation, or customer installation activities. Uses structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis to eliminate recurring issues and improve overall product quality and delivery performance.
- ◆Applies Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, improve process flow, reduce cycle time, and increase operational effectiveness throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
- ◆Estimates manufacturing costs, establishes labor standards, and recommends tooling, fixtures, packaging solutions, and process improvements to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
- ◆Supports the development, qualification, and validation of packaging solutions, transportation fixtures, crating methods, and material handling processes to ensure products arrive at customer sites safely and damage-free.
- ◆Conduct audits at customer sites to evaluate shipment quality, packaging effectiveness, installation readiness, and overall delivery performance. Identifies process gaps and drives corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Works closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to improve shipment readiness, reduce transportation-related issues, optimize packaging performance, and improve overall customer experience.
- ◆Supports supplier quality initiatives through direct engagement with suppliers, packaging vendors, and contract manufacturers. May participate in supplier audits and improvement activities as required.
- ◆Travels domestically and internationally as needed to support customer-site audits, shipment assessments, packaging validation activities, supplier visits, and operational improvement projects.
- ◆Experience with one or more of the following systems is preferred: SAP, PTC Creo, Smartsheet, Tableau, or other similar software programs.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree
- ✓2-4 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Strong conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job
- ✓Solid interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly explain complex information to others
Requirements
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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
$78,500.00 - $108,000.00
Location
Gloucester,MA
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.
Role
Travel Requirment
Ability to travel approximately 20–30% , including domestic and international travel, to support customer-site shipment audits, packaging evaluations, supplier assessments, logistics reviews, and continuous improvement projects.
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