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Manufacturing Engineer New College Grad (Bachelors - Austin, TX)

Applied Materials
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2026
💰 $90,000/yr($65,500/yr$90,000/yr)

About the role

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$65,500.00 - $90,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits

 

 

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. You'll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success.

 

 

Role Responsibilities:  

  • Interface with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of new products 

  • Estimate manufacturing costs 

  • Determine time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements 

  • Develop design methods and parameters, project methodology and/or project proposals 

  • Develop and use test procedures 

  • Participate in the preparation of concept and feasibility studies 

  • Gather operational and test data and evaluates results 

  • Evaluate work methods, procedures and policies 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field 

  • Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale 

  • Legally authorized to work in the United State without future sponsorship needed 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Previous internship or related field experience 

  • Demonstrated leadership experience 

  • Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions  

  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information  

  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; w

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