Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

Manufacturing Engineer Intern supporting project-based efforts to improve production efficiency, workflows, floor organization, lean initiatives, tooling, fixtures, manufacturing data, and documentation. The intern will collaborate with engineering, operations, and fabrication teams while contributing to autonomous vessel manufacturing projects. This is a full-time, in-office position in Austin, Texas, from May through August 2027.

Manufacturing engineering intern supporting build and test operations in Austin. Responsibilities include identifying process improvement opportunities, conducting time studies, leading small manufacturing improvement projects, developing and updating operation method sequences, and assisting with part defect root cause analysis. The role requires pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrating troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Interface with ASIC design teams, foundries, and OSAT vendors to transition products into production. Analyze yield and statistical test data, investigate failures and manufacturing incidents, improve production efficiency, and resolve process or design issues. Support design-for-manufacturing reviews, wafer utilization, supply-chain quality, and on-time delivery. Maintain manufacturing specifications, process documentation, and best-known methods.

Lead semiconductor process integration for InP photonic integrated circuit manufacturing. Troubleshoot process deviations and test failures, maintain fab specifications and test structures, monitor process capability, and drive yield, reliability, manufacturability, throughput, and cycle-time improvements. Support technology development, process transfer, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing ramp while collaborating with process engineering, operations, and technology development teams.

Develops and validates manufacturing assembly and testing processes for digital microwave systems, supports prototypes and volume production, and transfers products and processes to contract manufacturers. Partners with design and production engineering teams to apply DFM and DFT, establish capacity and manufacturing strategies, improve quality, yields, reliability, and costs, and resolve production deficiencies throughout the product lifecycle.

Manufacturing Engineer supporting semiconductor production through fluid control and metrology expertise, process improvement, problem resolution, cost reduction, quality enhancement, production control, SOP development, safety, ISO standards, design transfer, project coordination, and employee training. The role requires collaboration with production management and engineering teams to deploy manufacturing improvements efficiently.

Develop and support electro-mechanical manufacturing and end-of-line test equipment for new product introductions. Responsibilities include LabVIEW development, troubleshooting test systems, optimizing assembly-cell uptime, creating design documentation, coordinating cross-functional product releases, and supporting manufacturing improvements. The role also involves electrical schematic troubleshooting, laboratory equipment use, PLC programming, robotics or automation, and project execution.

Design and deploy automation systems for high-volume optical transceiver manufacturing, including AI-based machine vision, robotics, motion control, testing, packaging, and process integration. Lead automation from concept through qualification and production ramp, resolve equipment issues, improve yield and throughput, collaborate with vendors and engineering teams, and develop documentation, validation protocols, and capital equipment justifications.

Drive design for manufacturability and product quality during new product development. Define DFM targets, conduct process capability studies, develop control plans, lead root-cause and corrective-action activities, and support APQP, product launches, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement. Analyze quality and production data, ensure quality-system compliance, create assembly and packaging documentation, evaluate design value, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electronics manufacturing processes, GD&T, and automotive-quality methodologies, with up to 20% travel.

Develops, stabilizes, and improves assembly and fabrication processes across safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, Lean implementation, process technology evaluation, tooling and work-instruction development, new product introduction, process qualification, manufacturability improvements, and technical support for production and customer issues.

Leads the design, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of manufacturing automation and digital manufacturing systems. Serves as system architect and technical lead across multidisciplinary teams, develops requirements and validation plans, manages suppliers, builds business cases, supports commissioning, trains manufacturing teams, and ensures quality-system compliance across global manufacturing sites.

Leads the architecture, integration, qualification, and production scaling of automation systems for precision electro-optical manufacturing. Responsibilities include machine vision, AI-based inspection, robotics, motion control, automated testing and packaging, root-cause analysis, equipment selection, documentation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement. The role serves as a senior technical authority, mentors automation engineers, leads design reviews, and collaborates with product, process, test, manufacturing, and external supplier teams.

Lead design, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes with Tier 1 suppliers. Drive NPI, cost reduction, LSS and Industry 4.0 initiatives, manage engineering changes, create work instructions and BOM alignment, develop fixtures/tools, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement DFX and improve production quality, efficiency, and cost.

Develops and validates manufacturing test processes, automated diagnostics, test fixtures, and hardware interfaces for complex semiconductor equipment. Leads failure investigations, root-cause analysis, yield optimization, measurement systems analysis, and Gage R&R studies. Partners with design and NPI teams on design for testability while ensuring cleanroom, SEMI, ISO 9001, and hardware reliability compliance. The role requires troubleshooting electromechanical, RF, vacuum, optical, software, and process-related issues in a manufacturing environment.

Leads advanced manufacturing automation projects from concept through production launch across multiple sites. Evaluates processes, develops automation concepts and ROI business cases, supports vendor selection and capital projects, and establishes enterprise standards. Provides technical leadership in robotics, controls, welding and joining automation, machine vision, and manufacturing systems. Troubleshoots and optimizes automation, replicates successful solutions, evaluates emerging technologies, and mentors engineering teams.

Support manufacturing across all levels: design and optimize processes and line balancing; specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment; support production ramp-up; lead continuous improvement and root cause analysis; collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams.

Build production software for semiconductor fabrication, including systems modeling tools, recipes, wafers, masks, and process runs. Develop real-time equipment control and monitoring interfaces, ingest telemetry and run data, support metrology and statistical process control, and maintain complete wafer histories. Collaborate directly with process and hardware engineers to turn research into manufacturing capabilities.

Build and own software for fab2’s hardware manufacturing operation. Responsibilities include developing systems for BOMs, parts, revisions, serial numbers, traceability, assembly workflows, testing, inventory, purchasing, and work orders. The role partners directly with engineers and technicians to turn complex physical manufacturing processes into simple, scalable software, connecting design, inventory, build, and test data.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production, improve manufacturing processes, design tools, train operators, and oversee engineering documentation. You will also interact with customers and evaluate product specifications.

The Manufacturing Engineer will design and implement manufacturing systems, ensure quality control, optimize supply chains, and streamline operations using advanced technologies.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Build full-stack applications that connect CAD models to robotic manufacturing: interactive 3D tools, backend services, CAD import and geometry pipelines, operator interfaces, revision and traceability systems, and integrations with robotics and factory systems. Own features from discovery through deployment and support.

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will oversee the improvement of semiconductor manufacturing processes, focusing on distillation purification. Responsibilities include driving safety, leading projects, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across departments.

Provide field service and technical support for KLA PCB/Orbotech systems: system commissioning, breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, customer interfacing, and detailed diagnostics of pneumatic, vacuum, electronic, and computer components. Maintain field reports and represent company values.