דרושים Senior Manager Mechanical Engineer ב-Applied Materials ב-United States, Gloucester

Role Responsibilities:

• Helps to develop and maintain operation sequence procedures and processes related to the building of systems and subsystems. This may include designing build/lift fixtures or making engineering design changes to improve the production process. May also include helping with build cell/manufacturing layouts that aim to streamline the production process.
• Interfaces with other engineering disciplines to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products. Writes, releases, approves and issues engineering change orders (ECOs) as required to support design engineering and operations for new and existing products.
• Determine root cause and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems and subsystems; Implements corrective actions to eliminate future occurrences.
• Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Implements changes to improve safety, quality, and reliability. Uses lean principles to eliminate wastes found in the production system.
• May work with test engineering on the design and development of test fixtures/test processes. Expected to become proficient with testing to help troubleshoot failures found during test.
• Collects and analyzes operational and test data to support root cause analysis and implement data-driven solutions.
• Supports supplier quality and development efforts by interfacing with suppliers. This may include attending supplier audits or supporting supplier visits.
• ​Proficiency in the following software is a plus: Teamcenter, Core+ AgileE6, SAP, PTC Creo, Ansys, Smartsheet, Tableau, or other similar software programs. ​

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of experience
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job

Solid interpersonal skills—including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and the ability 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. Additionally, 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.

What We Offer

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product entering operations or inventory meets all design requirements by confirming dimensional characteristics, visual / cosmetic attributes, functional operation and supporting documentation review.
• Working level understanding of Metrology concepts including Blueprint layout & GD&T.
• Working level andcomplex (independent)CMM programming.
• Conduct CMM part setup and operation utilizing fixturing and probe calibration.
• Utilize drawings and CAD models to validate supplier parts to print.
• Conduct inspection of parts and packaging utilizing all standard tools and methodologies.
• Maintains inspection tooling and equipment to ensure results reliability and repeatability.

• Communicate methods of inspection to suppliers, including tools used, setup methods, and datum establishment for alignment and collaboration.

• Act as a feedback conduit to design engineering for dimensioning and tolerancing on critical parts.

• Provide feedback to suppliers to improve manufacturing methods.

• Develop best-known methods for the supply base and internal metrology.

• Capability to write procedures to document metrology methods and best-known methods.

• Capability to prepare detailed technical reports and offer insights on measurement uncertainties.

• Maintain measurement procedures and calibration records in accordance with ISO and quality standards.

• Lead initiatives to digitize and automate metrology workflows, integrating IoT-enabled inspection tools and real-time data analytics.

• Identifies potential project candidates for continuous improvements and provides project support.
• Provides Inspection guidance and support to Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Suppliers as required.
• Acts as a mentor for other Inspection team members.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles and application.

Business Expertise

• 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.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Able to determine stakeholder needs and deliver streamlined solutions and accurate results.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information. Effective collaboration and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines

Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems, within safety guidelines

Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues

Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports

Measure film properties and interpret data

Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited supervision

Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• 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

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Requirements

• Preference for students in their final year in a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience/knowledge in semiconductor processing or manufacturing a big plus
• Quick learner. Hands-on and not afraid of building and dissembling things. Good communication skills. Well organized with attention to details.
• Available to work for 6 - 9 months

$47 - 50 per hour

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.