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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

Location : San Francisco,CRI

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.

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This role will be at our Heredia , Costa Rica location. The role is 100% onsite (no flexibility for remote or hybrid work.)

Key Responsibilities

Will prepare project plan and coordinates the attainment of project deliverables from planning to implementation.

Technical Manufacturing Skills :

• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturability / producibility practices specific to CNC fabrication of metal, plastic, sheet metal, ceramics, gas lines welding, and cable assemblies.
• Perform technical calculations utilizing CAD model quoting software on individual build-to-print parts and assemblies to determine a fair and acceptable price and lead times for both Applied Materials and our suppliers
• Identify manufacturability improvements and corrections and present these to internal teams to drive continuous design improvement
• Analyze manufacturing processes of a sub-assembly / part and generate process steps. Knowledge of latest manufacturing processes
• Understanding of GD&T standards for proper application. Able to explain to suppliers how to interpret.
• Good communication skills to work with cross functional teams like Materials / Mfg. / Quality / Suppliers are a must.
• Run true-up negotiations to provide detail and support with pricing / lead time negotiations; think on your feet, be able to talk to parts
• Detail orientation / analytical methodology

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 market

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.

Job Specific Knowledge & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering preferred, 8+ years related years of experience. Prior CNC machine shop or fabrication experience preferred. Prior technical knowledge in mechanical design, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Build to Print Manufacturing, MCAD, ECAD, PDM, PLM, BOM and configuration management, ERP integration, Collaboration.

Additional Information

Time Type : Full time

Employee Type : Assignee / Regular

Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible :

No