Job Description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary:

$78,500.00 - $108,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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Etch Manufacturing is hiring a New Product Transition (NPT) Manufacturing Engineer to support the successful launch of next-generation products into high-volume manufacturing. This hands-on, detail-driven role is critical to ensuring that designs are ready for scalable manufacturing and that operational issues are proactively solved before a product ramp.

You’ll work closely with the NPT Project/Program Manager and cross-functional teams to translate new product designs into efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing processes.

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What You’ll Do

As an NPT Manufacturing Engineer, you will be at the core of our new product introduction efforts—driving manufacturing readiness, process optimization, and early issue resolution during pilot and initial production builds.

Your key responsibilities include:
• Engineer the Process: Develop, implement, and maintain methods and process flows to build complex assemblies efficiently and with high quality.
• Support Pilot and Volume Builds: Partner with the NPT PM to execute pilot and volume builds, incorporating feedback from manufacturing, quality, and test teams to close gaps and improve readiness.
• Optimize for Production: Apply DFx principles to reduce costs, simplify assembly, and improve quality and serviceability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Interface with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, and Quality to align on manufacturing requirements and execute on readiness plans.
• Drive Engineering Change: Launch and implement engineering changes that support product maturation and improve manufacturability.
• Analyze and Improve: Gather operational data, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Design for Test: Assist in defining test specifications and procedures.
• Document and Standardize: Support development and maintenance of work instructions, build documentation, and process standards.
• Mitigate Risk: Support risk analysis during design reviews to identify failure points before they impact production.
• Support the Line: Engage directly with technicians and assemblers on the floor to resolve issues in real time during builds.

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What You Bring

We’re looking for a curious and collaborative engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges.

Required Qualifications:
• Strong foundation in manufacturing process development and new product transition (NPT).
• Practical experience with assembly, tooling, and/or test of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and product lifecycle management tools.
• Solid understanding of DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze test data and operational performance.
• Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Skills:
• Experience supporting pilot or volume builds in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience working on the manufacturing floor with technicians or assemblers.
• Exposure to semiconductor capital equipment or complex system integration is a plus.

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Why Etch Manufacturing?

You’ll be part of a high-impact, collaborative team that’s shaping the future of manufacturing. At Etch, we don’t just build products—we build the pathways that make innovation possible. If you’re passionate about hands-on problem solving and bringing big ideas into production, we’d love to meet you.

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Additional Information

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.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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