Industrial Engineer - (E2)
Applied Materials · Austin, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $79k–$108k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Austin, TX. Establishes, documents, and maintains standards, procedures, best practices, and engineering methodologies for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, PLC, Automation
- Base pay
- $79k–$108k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $110k–$145k. This one lists $79k–$108k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 22 industrial engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live industrial postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 77%
- ✓ Time studies 59%
- ✓ Six Sigma 55%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 50%
- ✓ Kaizen 41%
- ✓ Tooling 41%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with 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
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, line balancing, and recommends manufacturing process and workflow improvements.
- ◆Participates in and/or leads Industrial Engineering projects and programs within assigned areas of responsibility. Assists in the implementation and sustainment of improvement initiatives using quality tools, supporting processes, and performance measures.
- ◆Develops, leads, and implements manufacturing facility designs including plant layouts, material handling systems, warehouse operations, material staging areas, and material flow strategies.
- ◆Develops and maintains operational metrics, analytical models, and KPI dashboards to monitor manufacturing performance, identify constraints, and support data-driven decision making.
- ◆Participates in and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and waste elimination methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- ◆Develops and utilizes capacity models, simulation tools, and scenario analyses to evaluate production strategies, optimize resource utilization, support strategic planning, and recommend solutions for manufacturing and logistics operations.
- ◆Collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Product Engineering, Facilities, Planning, and other cross-functional teams to successfully execute operational improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introduction initiatives.
- ◆Supports manufacturing systems and digital transformation initiatives through the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems, automation solutions, data analytics tools, digital technologies, and business processes to improve operational efficiency and decision making.
- ◆Calculates, analyzes, and maintains capacity data for materials processing, labor, space, equipment, and production resources. Provides guidance to manufacturing and logistics organizations on the effective and efficient utilization of assets and production processes.
- ◆Establishes, documents, and maintains standards, procedures, best practices, and engineering methodologies for assigned areas of responsibility.
- ◆Serves as a role model by demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and the company's core values while following established protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Conducts and/or leads ergonomics and human factors evaluations, recommends improvements, and implements enhancements to work area, workstation, and process designs to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- ◆Supports new product introductions (NPI) by providing PLC/ePLC deliverables, including manufacturing line design and setup, material flow design, capacity planning, tooling development, and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures.
- ◆Develops cost analyses, business cases, and return-on-investment calculations to support project selection and prioritization.
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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.
responsibilities
but provides informal guidance to new team members
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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
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 expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
- •Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
- •No supervisory
Problem Solving
- •Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
- •Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
- •Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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 additi
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