Applied Materials · 2 hours ago
Industrial Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $124K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The Industrial Engineer will perform methods engineering analysis, lead projects, and support the implementation of manufacturing improvements while ensuring efficient production processes.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion study, and recommends manufacturing line improvements
Leads in I.E. projects and programs within areas of responsibility. Assists in the implementation of these projects into business with quality tools, supporting processes and ongoing measures for success. Provides cost analysis and return on investment calculations associated with project selection
Leads ergonomics / human factors evaluations, recommends and implements improvements to work area designs
Develops and implements manufacturing facility design of plant layout, material handling systems, material staging and warehousing as desired
Supports strategic implementation of product introductions into volume manufacturing by providing PLC/ePLC deliverables which include manufacturing line design and set up, material flow design, new tooling development and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures. Collaborates with other engineers to develop specialized solutions for the transport of modules, assemblies and mainframes through the factory
Serves as a role model and sets the example, whose behavior is emulated by other engineering team members. (Safe behavior, follow proper protocols and procedures, including core values)
Calculates and maintains capacity data for materials processing, people, space, and equipment associated with production. Provides guidance to manufacturing and logistics related to effective and efficient use of assets and production processes
Establishes standards and procedures for multiple functions
Qualification
Required
Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion study, and recommends manufacturing line improvements
Leads in I.E. projects and programs within areas of responsibility
Assists in the implementation of these projects into business with quality tools, supporting processes and ongoing measures for success
Provides cost analysis and return on investment calculations associated with project selection
Leads ergonomics / human factors evaluations, recommends and implements improvements to work area designs
Develops and implements manufacturing facility design of plant layout, material handling systems, material staging and warehousing as desired
Supports strategic implementation of product introductions into volume manufacturing by providing PLC/ePLC deliverables which include manufacturing line design and set up, material flow design, new tooling development and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures
Collaborates with other engineers to develop specialized solutions for the transport of modules, assemblies and mainframes through the factory
Serves as a role model and sets the example, whose behavior is emulated by other engineering team members
Calculates and maintains capacity data for materials processing, people, space, and equipment associated with production
Provides guidance to manufacturing and logistics related to effective and efficient use of assets and production processes
Establishes standards and procedures for multiple functions
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools
Because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required
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.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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