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Position Overview

The E2S Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, enabling, and sustaining repair solutions for semiconductor equipment products and spare parts across the Applied Global Services (AGS) network. This role serves as a critical link between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Support, and Quality teams to ensure successful implementation of repair capabilities, process standardization, product structure integrity, and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will lead repair solution development from concept through implementation, including BOM creation, repair documentation, tooling validation, facility readiness, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to support global repair operations.

Key Responsibilities

Repair Solution Development & Industrialization

• Develop and implement repair solutions for semiconductor equipment and spare parts.
• Create and maintain Repair Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated technical documentation.
• Develop repair procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to support manufacturing and repair operations.
• Support OMS (Operations Management System) and repair solution development activities.
• Drive repair solution qualification and validation to ensure quality, repeatability, and operational readiness.

Product Structure & Configuration Management

• Validate product structures for AGS transactions including 6K, 0247, 0010, and other applicable transaction types.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of engineering data within ERP and product lifecycle management systems.
• Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) creation, review, and implementation.

Manufacturing Readiness & Facility Enablement

• Assess and define facility requirements for new repair capability implementation.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities to support repair deployment across internal and external repair centers.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure infrastructure, equipment, tooling, and training requirements are met.

Tooling, Fixtures & Test Development

• Identify, specify, and implement tooling and test fixture requirements.
• Develop and validate test methods and fixtures required for repair processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize fixture design for quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

Packaging & Logistics Support

• Develop and validate packaging solutions to ensure safe transportation and protection of repaired products.
• Support packaging qualification, documentation, and implementation activities.

Quality, Validation & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations for product and process issues.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve repair quality, yield, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in pilot engineering and R&D activities supporting new repair technologies and product introductions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop training materials and certification programs for manufacturing and repair operations personnel.
• Conduct technical training and knowledge transfer sessions to ensure process compliance and operational excellence.
• Support global deployment and sustainment of repair solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing, repair engineering, process engineering, or product engineering experience
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of engineering change management processes (ECR/ECO).
• Knowledge of BOM structures, product configuration management, and ERP systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, failure analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, electronics manufacturing, or repair operations.
• Knowledge of AGS repair processes and service supply chain operations.
• Experience with test fixtures, tooling design, and manufacturing validation.
• Familiarity with PLM, SAP, or similar engineering systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Repair Engineering & Validation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Execution
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Data Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
• Documentation & Configuration Management

Impact of the Role

This position plays a critical role in enabling scalable, high-quality repair solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce cycle time, and support Applied Materials' global service and repair strategy.

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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.