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Industrial Engineer - (E2)

Applied Materials

Austin, TXFull-time$79–108K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$79–108K/yr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Applied Materials seeks an Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, facility and material-flow designs, capacity planning, and operational performance. The role uses continuous-improvement methods, analytical models, simulation, and digital manufacturing solutions, while collaborating across manufacturing and supply-chain functions. It also supports new product introductions, ergonomics, and investment decisions. The position is full-time, based in Austin, and includes travel of 10% of the time.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process DesignTime and Motion StudiesWork MeasurementLine BalancingManufacturing Process ImprovementFacility DesignPlant LayoutMaterial HandlingWarehouse OperationsMaterial Flow DesignOperational MetricsAnalytical ModelingKPI DashboardsLean ManufacturingSix SigmaValue Stream MappingKaizenCapacity ModelingSimulation ToolsScenario AnalysisManufacturing SystemsAutomation SolutionsData AnalyticsDigital TechnologiesCapacity PlanningErgonomicsHuman Factors EvaluationPLC/ePLC DeliverablesTooling DevelopmentCost AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentReturn on Investment AnalysisStanding for Extended PeriodsWalkingWorking in Tight SpacesLiftingColor DiscriminationHand and Power Tools

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary:

$78,500.00 - $108,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs Methods Engineering analysis including process design, time and motion studies, work measurement, line balancing, and recommends manufacturing process and workflow improvements.

  • Participates in and/or leads Industrial Engineering projects and programs within assigned areas of responsibility. Assists in the implementation and sustainment of improvement initiatives using quality tools, supporting processes, and performance measures.

  • Develops, leads, and implements manufacturing facility designs including plant layouts, material handling systems, warehouse operations, material staging areas, and material flow strategies.

  • Develops and maintains operational metrics, analytical models, and KPI dashboards to monitor manufacturing performance, identify constraints, and support data-driven decision making.

  • Participates in and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and waste elimination methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

  • Develops and utilizes capacity models, simulation tools, and scenario analyses to evaluate production strategies, optimize resource utilization, support strategic planning, and recommend solutions for manufacturing and logistics operations.

  • Collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Product Engineering, Facilities, Planning, and other cross-functional teams to successfully execute operational improvement, capacity expansion, and new product introduction initiatives.

  • Supports manufacturing systems and digital transformation initiatives through the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems, automation solutions, data analytics tools, digital technologies, and business processes to improve operational efficiency and decision making.

  • Calculates, analyzes, and maintains capacity data for materials processing, labor, space, equipment, and production resources. Provides guidance to manufacturing and logistics organizations on the effective and efficient utilization of assets and production processes.

  • Establishes, documents, and maintains standards, procedures, best practices, and engineering methodologies for assigned areas of responsibility.

  • Serves as a role model by demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and the company's core values while following established protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

  • Conducts and/or leads ergonomics and human factors evaluations, recommends improvements, and implements enhancements to work area, workstation, and process designs to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

  • Supports new product introductions (NPI) by providing PLC/ePLC deliverables, including manufacturing line design and setup, material flow design, capacity planning, tooling development, and deployment of specialized tooling and fixtures.

  • Develops cost analyses, business cases, and return-on-investment calculations to support project selection and prioritization.

Other Requirements: 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.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

  • Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

  • No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

  • Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

How this job compares

Set against the 837 open Industrial Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–108K/yr
  • Texas median$85–131K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$88–139K/yr495 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 13% below the Texas median midpoint ($107K) — in the lowest quarter of Industrial Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 80 open Industrial Engineer jobs in Texas and 837 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Industrial Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (640 postings).
Education
513 of the 837 open Industrial Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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