Principal Quality Engineer, Semiconductor Manufacturing Ops

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, seeks an Operations Quality Engineer in Singapore. You will drive product, process, supplier, and operational quality across the manufacturing lifecycle, deploying quality systems and data-driven methods to prevent defects and improve customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Global Quality teams, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001) and structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Design inspection, testing, and quality control for manufacturing and production equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, product requirements, and manufacturing standards.
• Lead CAPA, 8D, and root-cause investigations.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and recurring issues.
• Support customer quality issues, escalations, and containment activities.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects focused on quality outcomes.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Data Analytics

Cross-functional Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

8D CAPA RCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

JMP

Job description

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, seeks an Operations Quality Engineer in Singapore. You will drive product, process, supplier, and operational quality across the manufacturing lifecycle, deploying quality systems and data-driven methods to prevent defects and improve customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Global Quality teams, and the ability to lead