Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas are concentrated in the Domain, North Austin, and the Southeast Industrial corridor, with active demand in semiconductor, defense, and clean energy manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Amazon, Tesla, and Applied Materials. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$65,500.00 - $90,000.00
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.
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.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
- Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products
- Use basic engineering and design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality
- Determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements
- Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies
- Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly or system testing; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated experience with the products and/or manufacturing engineering.)
2-4 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job
- Solid interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly explain complex information to others
Physical 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.
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 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon28

- Tesla18

- Applied Materials17

- Apple12

- Apptronik12
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software38
- Electronics & Hardware38
- Retail28
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces28
- Manufacturing25
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing engineer job in Austin?
Focus your search on Austin's semiconductor fabs, defense contractors in North Austin, and the growing clean energy and EV manufacturing operations in the Southeast corridor. Employers here prioritize hands-on process improvement experience, familiarity with lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and exposure to high-mix or high-volume production environments. Candidates who can show specific yield improvements or cost reductions on their resume stand out in Austin's competitive industrial market.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineers in Austin?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineers in Austin right now include Amazon, Tesla, and Applied Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's hiring mix includes large semiconductor manufacturers, defense primes, medical device producers, and a growing tier of EV and energy storage companies that have expanded their local production footprint in recent years.
Are there remote manufacturing engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, but they are uncommon for roles tied to hands-on production, equipment maintenance, or process validation, which require on-site presence. About 6% of manufacturing engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, skewing toward roles in manufacturing process documentation, supplier quality engineering, and design-for-manufacturability work that Austin's semiconductor and defense employers sometimes allow off-site.
How can I get a manufacturing engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is targeting process technician or manufacturing associate roles at semiconductor fabs and contract electronics manufacturers in North Austin and the Domain area, then transitioning internally once you have floor experience. Austin employers in defense and clean energy also hire manufacturing engineers directly out of UT Austin or Texas State co-op and internship programs, which frequently convert to full-time offers for candidates who demonstrate process ownership during their placement.
Which industries hire the most manufacturing engineers in Austin?
The sectors hiring the most manufacturing engineers in Austin are Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's position as a major semiconductor fabrication hub, combined with a defense presence in North Austin and rapid expansion of battery and clean energy production, drives consistently strong demand across those industries throughout the year.
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