IT Manufacturing Systems Analyst / Engineer (B2)

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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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Job Summary

The IT Manufacturing Systems Analyst/Engineer supports MES and SAP-integrated manufacturing solutions across global factory operations. This role is responsible for configuration, functional analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and deployment of MES enhancements and production support changes. The position contributes directly to manufacturing stability and productivity, including supporting initiatives such as digital instructions, production scheduling, serialization alignment, shop-floor automation, and Connected Worker capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Analysis & Configuration

• Perform Manufacturing Execution System (MES) configuration for workflows, work instructions, WIP steps, Quality Non conformances (NC)/QN handling, data collection, and routing changes.
• Validate MES–SAP data flows including order creation, BOM download, routing synchronization, material consumption, and confirmations.
• Assist with SAP PP/QM/EWM-related testing and integration scenarios.

Projects & Enhancements

• Execute change requests, enhancements, regression testing, UAT, and documentation.
• Support rollout of Mfg Strategic projects.
• Collaborate with senior specialists to implement improvements and automation opportunities.

Production Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve MES–SAP mismatches (serialization, order alignment, quality record sync, etc.).
• Analyze logs, error traces, and interface messages to diagnose issues.
• Work closely with operations teams to stabilize shop-floor processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of IT experience, including 1–2 years in Manufacturing IT.
• Hands-on experience configuring or supporting MES applications.
• Functional understanding of SAP PP (Production planning) and basic exposure to SAP QM/EWM.
• Ability to analyze issues, interpret logs, and debug integration flows.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital work instructions, IoT integrations, or shop-floor mobility solutions.
• Familiarity with production order execution flows in high-tech manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISA‑95 models for manufacturing hierarchy.
• Knowledge of AI Agents and workflows to help boos Mfg Productivity.

Work Environment

• Based in Austin supporting global multi-shift operations.
• Required to work with cross‑regional teams across Asia, US, and India.
• May involve occasional off-hours support for deployments or critical incidents.

Additional responsibilities:

• With guidance, support analysts and managers  that  interface with a  customer sub-group within a business unit or functional areas for the purpose of business technology alignment, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management.
• With guidance, analyzes business requirements and/or issues, converts analysis to functional  specifications, and contributes to the design of  solutions to meet business requirements. Perform and document software application configuration, prepare and execute test scenarios and scripts (unit, integration, performance, regression, acceptance) and data conversions. May participate in new technology evaluations.
• With guidance, provides business application functional support services to  meet performance, availability, customer service level agreement, and  customer satisfaction targets. Participates in reviewing and monitoring complex production systems to ensure continuous, effective performance; determines modifications as needed. Performs System analysis and debugging of configuration and programs to identify problem root causes. Completes root cause analysis for incidents and outages. 
•  With guidance, Adheres to GIS project management, software application development, testing, service management, change management, RCA  and other relevant processes, standards, governance  and controls.

Functional Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge in high mix/ Low volume Discreet manufacturing.

Business Expertise:

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

Problem Solving:

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.

Impact:

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

Additional Information

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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.

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