New College Grad Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Applied Materials, you will develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabricating parts, components, sub‑assemblies, and final assemblies. You will collaborate with other engineering functions to release product improvements and new products while applying lean and continuous‑improvement principles.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fabrication methods, operating sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate with other engineering teams to release 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.
• Create and use test procedures, evaluate results, and assess work methods to identify root‑cause issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• General knowledge of the semiconductor industry gained through education or experience.
• Physical ability to work in a clean‑room environment and use hand/power tools.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing principles.
• Automation and continuous‑improvement techniques.
• Design for Excellence (DFx) methodology.

What we offer

• Salary range $65,500 – $90,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, bonus and stock award potential.