Supplier Technologist

Applied Materials; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work culture

Health and well-being programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Applied Materials in Bengaluru is looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in semiconductor equipment. The role focuses on developing supplier technology strategy, engaging with global suppliers, and ensuring technology readiness to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience in semiconductor equipment or advanced manufacturing, along with proficiency in aligning supplier capabilities with business requirements.

We encourage a flexible work environment that supports personal and professional growth while upholding the well-being of our employees.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in semiconductor equipment domain.
• Project management experience or relevant industry certifications preferred.
• Experience working with global suppliers and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop supplier technology strategy and roadmap.
• Engage with suppliers for technical collaboration.
• Evaluate supplier technologies and manage risks.
• Drive successful supplier qualification and cost optimization.

Skills

Evaluate supplier capabilities

Identify technology gaps

Act as primary technical interface

Lead Technical Roadmap Meetings

Drive joint development programs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Conduct deep technical assessments

Analyze risks

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Location: Bangalore, IND
We’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Indicators

• Supplier Technology Strategy & Roadmap
• Supplier Engagement & Technical Collaboration
• Technology Evaluation & Risk Management
• Commercial, Cost & Supply Readiness
• Legal, IP & Strategic Partnerships
• Cross‑functional Leadership & Influence
• Supplier technology readiness and roadmap alignment
• Cost optimization and sourcing efficiency
• Reduction in supply and technology risks
• Successful qualification of supplier technologies
• Time‑to‑market improvements
• Supplier performance in quality, delivery, and scalability

Skills

• Evaluate supplier capabilities in terms of Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Manufacturing maturity, Scalability and long‑term viability
• Identify: Technology gaps, single‑source risks, dependency risks
• Act as the primary technical interface for strategic suppliers
• Lead Technical Roadmap Meetings (TRMs) to align supplier development plans, milestones, product requirements
• Drive joint development programs from concept to qualification phase
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams: Engineering, Quality & Reliability, Operations & Manufacturing
• Ensure supplier solutions meet requirements for performance, reliability, manufacturability & cost
• Conduct deep technical assessments of supplier products and processes
• Validate design robustness, quality systems, process controls
• Analyze risks related to yield, reliability, scaling to volume production
• Drive corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers
• Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to evaluate cost competitiveness, total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier capacity and scalability
• Assess supplier readiness for volume ramp, stable yield, long‑term supply assurance
• Provide technical inputs for make vs. buy decisions, supplier selection & strategic sourcing
• Support development of joint development agreements (JDAs), define and protect intellectual property (IP), strategic investments
• Translate complex technical topics into clear inputs for business decisions, executive reviews
• Influence stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, product management

Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Materials Science Engineering or related field
• 10–15 years of experience in semiconductor equipment domain, advanced manufacturing, supplier development, and/or technology engineering; project management experience or relevant industry certifications preferred
• Experience working with global suppliers, cross‑functional teams, new product development (NPI)
• Proficiency working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Core Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and sound decision‑making abilities
• Proven technical leadership
• Effective supplier collaboration and influencing capability
• Expertise in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Ability to lead and work within cross‑functional teams
• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement

Requirements

• An Indian citizen with valid passport & ability to travel to Asia, Singapore, China & USA
• Ability to travel 20% of the work time
• Flexibility to work from home/office environment
• As required flexibility to work in multiple time zones to collaborate with teams across regions

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.