Supplier Engineer (Plating)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials Singapore is seeking a supplier quality professional to develop and manage suppliers for anodization, electropolishing, plating, cleaning and coating processes. You will lead quality issue resolution, drive root-cause analysis, and conduct supplier audits while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define process windows and specs.

The role requires 3–5 years in semiconductor, a degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in semiconductor industry.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science.
• Experience with supplier quality management is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify and manage suppliers for anodization, electropolishing, plating, cleaning, coating processes.
• Lead quality problem resolutions, troubleshooting and incident management, drive root cause, corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Lead supplier technical audit process, evaluate supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier.
• Communicate technical requirement and expectation effectively to suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with supplier to design and perform DOEs to define process windows, characterize new requirements, and evaluate chemistries, technologies.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret test data to establish process specifications.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports for both internal and external teams.

Skills

Plating/anodizing

Electropolishing

Coating processes

Supplier quality management

Analytical & problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore,SGP

You’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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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

• Develop, qualify and manage suppliers for anodization, electropolishing, plating, cleaning, coating processes.
• Lead quality problem resolutions, troubleshooting and incident management, drive root cause, correction actions and prevent recurrence.
• Lead supplier technical audit process, evaluate supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier.
• Communicate technical requirement and expectation effectively to suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with supplier to design and perform DOEs to define process windows, characterize new requirements, and evaluate chemistries, technologies.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret test data to establish process specifications.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports for both internal and external teams.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrate strong conceptual and practical expertise in plating/anodizing/electropolishing/ cleaning/ coating.
• Experience in plating/anodizing/electropolishing/ cleaning/ coating processes will be advantageous.
• Experience in supplier quality management will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Business Expertise

• Interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Solve complex problems, identify innovative solutions.

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal/ supplier management skills.
• Ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Requirement

• 3-5 years experience in semiconductor industry
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

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.