About the Role
This position is responsible for developing and validating manufacturing strategies, driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFX) activities, establishing BOM structures, tooling and test readiness, supporting pilot and managed builds, and ensuring commercialization deliverables are completed prior to HVM handoff. The role is critical to closing the current gap between product development and production execution, reducing program risk, improving manufacturing readiness, and enabling predictable product launches. Approval of this position will strengthen the newly formed GRFO NPI team, improve NPI execution capacity, and accelerate delivery of new products while minimizing disruption to existing HVM operations.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and releases new product BOMs for moderately complex assemblies and product structure with management supervision.
- Works with senior NPME to implement new product manufacturing, test, and sourcing strategies.
- Develops and validates Operation Method Sheets (OMS) for moderately complex assemblies.
- Partners with Sr NPMEs in 3D solid model virtual analysis process, including Master Layout (MLO) and Digital Mock Up (DMU).
- Participates in design reviews, providing DFA, DFAe, DFTp, ITO, and operational efficiency improvement feedback to new product development team to drive cost, quality, and cycle time goals.
- Partners with Sr NPME to log change requests and executes change control processes including Non Standard Requests (NSRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Change Control Board (CCB), Supplier Problem Sheets (SPSs), Engineering Specification Waivers (ESWs).
- Documents product-related issues/enhancement opportunities.
- Assists in determining root cause analysis.
- Leads the Managed Build process for assemblies/modules.
- Provides technical support and training to Applied and contract manufacturing resources, including piece part suppliers related to assemblies/modules.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities.
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
- No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.
- Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
- 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.
- 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.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full time
- Assignee / Regular
Salary/Compensations
- $78,500.00 - $108,000.00
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
- Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day.
- Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.
About the Company
- Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world.
- The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips.
- Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.
- The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
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