Manufacturing Engineer – ALD (Weekend)

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to support weekend production in Austin, TX. The engineer will develop and maintain fabrication methods, coordinate product releases, and apply engineering principles to reduce costs and improve quality.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions to coordinate release of product improvements and new products.
• Apply DFx principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Develop test procedures, evaluate results, and perform root‑cause analysis including PFMEA.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong conceptual knowledge for everyday problem‑solving.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to explain complex information.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing principles
• Automation and continuous improvement
• Design for Excellence (DFx) methodology
• Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Test procedure development and evaluation

What we offer

• Salary range $78,500 – $108,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits program focused on health, wellbeing, and work‑life balance.