junior operations Manufacturing Engineer ic · Posted Jun 22, 2026

About this role

NXP Semiconductors is hiring a junior-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Austin (Ed Bluestein.

Role
Manufacturing Engineer
Function
operations
Level
junior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Austin (Ed Bluestein
Posted
Jun 22, 2026

Job description

from NXP Semiconductors careers

Job Summary

  • Entry level semiconductor fab equipment engineer working primarily in the factory
  • Evenings and weekend shift work: SUN-THURS or TUES-SAT, 3PM-12AM
  • Maintain, repair, upgrade and monitor wafer fabrication equipment in various fab areas
  • Identification and variation reduction of process & tool performance
  • Increasing production capacity on new and existing toolsets
  • Identify and support defectivity/scrap reduction efforts
  • Defining Out of Control Action Plans
  • Improving tool reliability and availability
  • Improving cost performance of processes
  • Improving process monitoring and sensor capabilities
  • Qualifying alternate parts
  • Developing and writing specifications
  • Implementation of Six-Sigma statistical process control methods
  • Participating in and/or leading cross-functional and lean activity teams

Job Qualifications

  • Recent BS or MS in an engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical preferred)
  • Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret data
  • Strong hands-on experience in building, maintaining, or repairing electromechanical or electrooptical systems
  • Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact professionally with multiple disciplines and work together to prioritize issues and solve problems
  • Self-motivated; able to take initiative and effectively prioritize work for self
  • A strong desire to help create a positive, winning, world class working environment
  • Good foundational problem-solving skills with creative solutions and out-of-the-box thinking

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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