Applied Materials · 5 hours ago
NPT Manufacturing Engineer IV - Etch (E4)
Austin,TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. As an NPT Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing readiness for new products, leading pilot and early volume builds, and driving cross-functional alignment to achieve high-quality production outcomes.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Own Manufacturing Readiness: Define and sustain manufacturing processes, methods, and flows that enable reliable builds with high quality and repeatability
Lead Pilot and Early Volume Builds: Drive execution of Pilot and initial volume builds in partnership with NPT PMs, manufacturing, and quality, coordinating floor activity and prioritizing issues as conditions evolve
Apply Design for Excellence (DFx): Influence product and process decisions to improve customer satisfaction, reduce cost, simplify assembly, and increase ergonomics using data and experience to guide tradeoffs
Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Work directly with Design Engineering, Volume Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to align on manufacturing requirements and execute readiness plans
Enable Product Maturity: Lead manufacturing changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and scalability as products approach high-volume release
Own Issue Resolution: Serve as the technical point of accountability for real-time manufacturing build and test issues
Own Build Documentation Readiness: Ensure work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards are accurate, usable, and sustained
Own Test Readiness: Partner with engineering teams to define test specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria
Assess and Mitigate Risk: Identify manufacturing risks early through design reviews and readiness assessments, and drive mitigation before production is impacted
Lead on the Manufacturing Floor: Work side-by-side with technicians and assemblers during builds, assessing conditions as they emerge
Qualification
Required
Strong background in manufacturing process development and new product transition (NPT)
Experience supporting Pilot and early volume builds in a complex manufacturing environment
Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test (DFx)
Proven ability to diagnose manufacturing build and test issues using data and structured problem-solving
Demonstrated technical leadership on the manufacturing floor, providing direction to technicians and cross-functional partners
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Typically 7–10 years of relevant manufacturing or NPI experience
Preferred
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Exposure to semiconductor capital equipment or complex system integration
Experience mentoring and developing less-experienced engineers
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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