Industrial Engineer I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)
$65,500 - $90,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 14 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As an Industrial Engineer I, you will optimize manufacturing processes, improve cycle times, and ensure safe and efficient production environments across global repair centers within the GRFO (Global Repair Factory Operations) PMO team.
What you'll do
- Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes through methods engineering, time & motion studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead IE projects from evaluation to implementation, including cost analysis, ROI assessment, and performance tracking.
- Design and optimize plant layouts, including cleanroom spaces, production bays, material staging, and material handling systems.
- Support new product introduction by defining manufacturing line design, material flow, tooling, and production setup.
- Conduct ergonomics and human factors assessments to ensure safe and effective work environments.
- Develop and maintain capacity models for workforce, equipment, space, and materials.
- Perform simulations and data analysis to support decision-making and operational improvements.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and tools.
- Familiarity with plant layout and simulation tools (AutoCAD, FlexSim, Arena).
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel).
- Familiarity with capacity modeling and ROI/cost analysis.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with product lifecycle systems.
- Cleanroom experience.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Skills: manufacturing processes, methods engineering, plant layouts, capacity models, process improvement
This role has been open 30 days — well below the 52-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2481
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Median days open
52 d
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Median salary
$97k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (2481 roles · 79 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 257 | 2481 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1113 | 9891 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 36 d | 52 d (−16 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Skills observed across this category: manufacturing processes, methods engineering, plant layouts, capacity models, process improvement
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 399 open roles · median 77 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 253 open roles · median 36 d
- Entegris · 232 open roles · median 35 d
- Lam Research · 109 open roles · median 57 d
- Infineon Technologies · 91 open roles · median 56 d
- onsemi · 70 open roles · median 69 d
How we counted: 2481 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 79 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.