Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

The supplier engineer (SE) is responsible for providing technical leadership to the assigned suppliers and managing overall supplier quality management systems, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the suppliers entire manufacturing process and supply chain. The SE engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish a robust, repeatable quality product. The SE supports customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective actions.

The SE team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many different skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities from within the team. Additionally, Applied Materials has extensive internal and external training programs offering various certifications and development opportunities tailored specifically for the engineers skill sets and goals. The highly dynamic workload is project-focused, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.

Key Responsibilities

* Work with New Product Development teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.
* Interact with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability.
* Use project management skills and quality tools to investigate alternate manufacturing processes for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability.
* Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery, and technology.
* Assist in the supplier technical audit process and evaluate supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier site.
* Assist with quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action.
* Evaluates the technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products to recommend materials to Design Engineering, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or mitigate risk.
* Perform supplier production assessment to ensure serial production readiness for transferred and new modules

Education & Experience

* Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering strongly preferred
* 0 - 4 Years

Company Facts:

* Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
* Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion
* Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion
* Founded: November 10, 1967
* Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
* Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries
* Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
* Employees: ~24,000 worldwide
* Patents: ~13,300 issued

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong, said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers roadmaps and outperform our markets.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

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Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.