NPC Manufacturing Engineer III - (E3) Etch
Applied Materials · Austin, TX
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Austin, TX. Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- They ask for
- 7+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Automation, Tooling
- Base pay
- $96k–$132k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k. This one lists $96k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 159 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 158 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 8% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 34 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 57%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Applied Materials in Austin
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Full description from Applied MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆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
- ◆Lead team in using design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality
- ◆Determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process
requirements
- ✓Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies
- ✓Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly or system testing; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed
- ✓Mentor and train junior level engineers
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree
- ✓4-7 years of experience
- ✓Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Solid interpersonal skills—including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and the ability to build consensus
Physical
Requirements
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 in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Support new products through the pilot line as well as PDP Engineering tasks to support the commercialization of products to high volume manufacturing.
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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
$96,000.00 - $132,000.00
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 .
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
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.