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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Overview

Open roles191+
Top employerAmazon
Work type94% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring57

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Applied Materials
Manufacturing Engineer I Senior
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Manufacturing Engineer I Senior
Applied Materials
Austin, Texas
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Applied Materials
Manufacturing Technician ll
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Applied Materials
Added 2d ago
Manufacturing Technician ll
Applied Materials
Austin, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$20 - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Eaton
Global VP Manufacturing Engineering Strategy
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Global VP Manufacturing Engineering Strategy
Eaton
Austin, Texas
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
Supply Chain
$227k - $333k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tesla
Manager, Cell Manufacturing Quality
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Tesla
Added 3d ago
Manager, Cell Manufacturing Quality
Tesla
Austin, Texas
On-Site
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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UST
Manufacturing Engineer
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UST
Added 4d ago
Manufacturing Engineer
UST
Austin, Texas
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
$48k - $72k/yr
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manufacturing Engineer Job Market in Austin

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon28
  • Tesla
    Tesla18
  • Applied Materials
    Applied Materials17
  • Apple
    Apple12
  • Apptronik
    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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