Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced leader to join their Process Manufacturing Engineering (ME) group. The ME Team Lead will manage daily operations, interfacing with the production floor and operations division using MES. Responsibilities include MES management, workflow and FIP management, data analysis with BI tools for continuous improvement, and coordinating tasks with internal and external partners. The role requires working across core organizational systems like SAP, Tableau, SharePoint, SWF, and Smartsheet.

Must Have

• Manage and lead daily operations interfacing with production floor and operations division
• Oversee MES system operation, maintenance, and optimization
• Manage technical writing vendors and approval processes for workflows and Final Integration Procedures (FIP)
• Define requirements, create, and implement dashboards and BI tools for production data analysis
• Manage and monitor task and project progress with internal and external teams
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, or a relevant engineering/technology field
• At least 2 years of experience in team management/project leadership in a production/operations environment
• Proven experience in system specification and working with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and dashboard creation
• Full proficiency in Office applications, SharePoint, and Smartsheet

Good to Have

• Extensive hands-on experience with MES systems
• Experience with SAP ME

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Career learning, development, and growth opportunities
• Empowerment to innovate
• Daily learning opportunities
• Comprehensive total rewards program
• Wellness programs (Employee Assistance Program, meditation, family support, travel insurance)
• Free career development and mentoring programs
• Technical and professional courses
• Worldwide 'Giving' program (employee contributions matched by Applied Materials Foundation)

Job description

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

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.

Who are we?

We are a global company in the semiconductor industry, leading the development of advanced chip manufacturing tools. We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Process Manufacturing Engineering (ME) group and lead the critical interface between information systems and the production floor.

Job Description:

As the ME Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing and leading the daily operations interfacing with the production floor and operations division, using the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) as the core tool.

Responsibilities include:

• MES Management: Oversee the ongoing operation, maintenance, and optimization of the MES system, providing support to production teams.
• Workflow and FIP Management: Manage technical writing vendors and all approval and maintenance processes for workflows and Final Integration Procedures (FIP), and implement them in systems.
• Data Analysis and BI: Define requirements, create and implement dashboards and advanced BI tools for production data analysis, identifying weak points and improving processes (Continuous Improvement).
• Status Control and Coordination: Manage and monitor task and project progress statuses with internal teams (Engineering, R&D, Operations) and external partners.
• Complex Systems Environment: Work continuously and integrate across core organizational systems:
• SAP, Tableau, SharePoint, SWF, Smartsheet, including aspects of PLM (Product Lifetime Management).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or a relevant engineering/technology field.
• At least 2 years of experience in team management/project leadership in a production/operations environment – mandatory.
• Extensive hands-on experience with MES systems – significant advantage (experience with SAP ME – additional advantage).
• Proven experience in system specification and working with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and dashboard creation.
• Strong analytical skills, systems thinking, and fast, effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and ability to motivate diverse teams and interfaces.
• Full proficiency in Office applications, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
• High-level English (written and spoken).

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: No

Relocation Eligible: No

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.