Manufacturing Engineer II

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II in Gloucester, MA. The engineer develops and maintains methods, operating sequences and processes for fabricating parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies, works with other engineering functions to coordinate product releases, and uses lean principles, automation and continuous improvement to reduce costs, improve quality and raise productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for Final Assembly, Shipping and Sub-Assembly operations, covering simple mechanical builds to complex systems.
• Help improve operation sequences, assembly methods, packaging standards and shipment procedures, and design fixtures for build, lift, handling and shipping.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing layouts, material flow, packaging and shipping operations to reduce cycle time.
• Maintain Bills of Material, product structures and configuration data, and collaborate on Engineering Change Orders and product structure updates.
• Determine root causes of assembly, test, packaging, shipment and installation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, set labor standards and recommend tooling, fixtures and packaging solutions.
• Support qualification of packaging solutions, transportation fixtures and material handling processes, and conduct customer-site audits.
• Work with customers, suppliers and vendors, and travel domestically and internationally for audits, supplier visits and improvement projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and internationally.
• Physical demands include standing for long periods, working in tight spaces, lifting, and possibly wearing clean-room protective equipment.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP, PTC Creo, Smartsheet, Tableau or similar software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Salary of $78,500 to $108,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.