DFX Engineer III

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. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Intermediate knowledge of and the ability to incorporate DFx best practices to optimize product cost, quality and manufacturing cycle time.  
• Analyzes medium complex designs to ensure components and assemblies are manufacturable and produceable. Solicits input from suppliers on manufacturability and produceability improvements on designs. Participates in cross-functional teams to develop manufacturability and assembly-related BKMs. 
• Evaluates and implements medium complexity cost reduction ideas to reduce part/assembly costs in the machined, sheet metal, and plastic commodities.  Identifies use cases for commonly used OEM's to leverage re-use. Understands how cost apportionment drives cost reduction opportunities and priorities. Complexity –  medium BTP parts, OEM's, and simple assemblies; < $500
• Intermediate knowledge of ITO principles.  Identifies and implements opportunities to maximize core content, and ensure late configurability in the manufacturing sequence on medium complex modules or products. Participates in cross-functional teams to develop ITO BKMs. 
• Intermediate understanding of shipping/cargo restrictions by mode of transportation, customer facilities restrictions, and proper labeling.  Ensures proper crate packaging on moderately complex assemblies/modules to prevent product damage during transportation.  Participates in cross functional teams to develop tools and processes that improve transportability.  
• Performs virtual review of moderately complex assembly/module 3D models and review of initial physical builds to identify and eliminate aesthetic issues (cable routing, color, consistency of mating features/surfaces, etc).  Participates in cross functional teams on the development of aesthetics-related BKM's.  Leverages lessons learned from like products to ensure aesthetic consistency.  
• Participates in design reviews, providing intermediate level of DFX input focused on manufacturability, produceability, cost, assembly,  transportability, and aesthetics. Participate in PLC DFX workshop to align on scope for DFX review (functional description, cost apportionment, mfg strategy, test strategy, etc).  Participates in cross functional teams to develop BKM's in the DMU and DFX workshop processes and tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with the day-to-day operations, standards, and policies of a semiconductor equipment manufacturing plant or facility. 

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the marke
   

Leadership

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
   

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
   

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Knowledge

  • Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Ability to interpret, apply, and review GD&T callouts on engineering drawings and 3D models.
  • Hands-on experience with tolerance stack-up analysis (1D/2D/3D).
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-inspection (DFI) were met.
  • Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for dimensional issues and drive corrective actions.
  • Guide engineers on best practices for datums, feature control frames, and functional tolerancing.
• Strong understanding of AI prompt engineering techniques:
  • Clear role definition, Context framing, Step-by-step reasoning instructions, Output formatting control
• Ability to convert engineering problems into structured AI prompts.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar LLM-based tools.
• Analytical mindset to validate AI-generated outputs against engineering standards.
• Experience integrating AI tools into engineering or manufacturing workflows.

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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.