Quoteless Engineer (Product Cost Engineer)

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.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Manufacturing Engineering

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Day (Costa Rica)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2514258

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-16T19:59:51