Industrial Engineer

About the Role

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions. The work we do advances the world’s technology, essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips.

Location

• Gloucester, MA
• Newburyport, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion studies.
• Participates in I.E. projects and programs within areas of responsibility.
• Assists in the implementation of these projects into business with quality tools, supporting processes and ongoing measures for success.
• May provide cost analysis and return on investment calculations associated with project selection.
• Conducts ergonomics / human factors evaluations, recommends and implements improvements to work area designs.
• Develops and implements manufacturing facility design of plant layout, material handling systems, material staging and warehousing.
• Supports new products introductions by providing routine PLC/ePLC deliverables such as line side and floor stock set up, introduction of new hand tools and manufacturing line set up.
• Serves as a role model and sets the example for safe behavior, following proper protocols and procedures.
• Calculates and maintains capacity data for materials processing, people, space, and equipment.
• Provides guidance to manufacturing and logistics related to effective and efficient use of assets and production processes.
• Establishes standards and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports optimization of the Value Stream by elimination of waste and making flow improvements.
• Participates in Kaizen Events, APS and Green Belt level projects to optimize performance.
• Supports value stream continuous improvement suggestion system through leading projects to completion, collaborating with operation associates and problem solving.
• Supports establishment of process standards in operations areas (6S, tool and hardware management, visual factory, material flow and storage).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree
• Up to 1 Year of experience
• Full time
• 10% Travel

Additional Job Requirements

• May require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to work in an environment with noise.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• May involve working in a clean room requiring the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Qualifications

• Conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline.
• General knowledge of business developed through education or past experience.
• Accountable for developing technical contribution.
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding.