GPS Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a GPS Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to develop new procedures, validate processes, and support Fab operations. You will implement BKMs, participate in FMECA, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality & Reliability, and engineering teams to address field issues.

The role requires problem-solving, strong documentation, and the ability to train others. Travel up to 20% is required; relocation is eligible.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Business Expertise: knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of competition.
• Leadership: may lead small projects; acts as a resource for colleagues.
• Problem Solving: solves complex problems; analyzes multiple information sources.
• Impact: affects a range of activities within own team and related teams.
• Interpersonal Skills: explains difficult information and builds consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop BKMs to service new products and contribute to FMECA.
• Own first chamber Build & Test in Apps lab; address issues with Engineering.
• Work with Manufacturing to develop procedures and participate in New Product final test.
• Collaborate with Quality & Reliability to review Top Field Issues and CAPA.
• Conduct or facilitate Failure Analysis (FA) as needed.
• Develop procedures to install (start-up), retrofit and maintain the product.
• Create BKMs, CENs, ISBs and troubleshooting guides as required.
• Collect process and qualification data to create product BKMs.
• Develop training materials with GTT and train Engineers and TPS before ELS shipments.
• Identify new parts to stock by AGS and ensure correct stocking.

Job description

GPS Engineer### GPS EngineerApply: Santa Clara,CA: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R2632575**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** Salary:$124,000.00 - $171,000.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’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**1. Develop new procedures and Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service new products. Contribute to the FMECA process.2. Participate in or own first chamber Build & Test in Apps lab. Solve issues, or work with Engineering to address issues identified. Work with Manufacturing to develop procedures and participate (if required) on New Product final test3. Partner with Quality & Reliability (Q&R) group to review and address Top Field Issues. Participate in or own CAPA process. Conduct or facilitate Failure Analysis (FA) if needed4. Develop and document procedures to install (start-up), retrofit and maintain the product (Technical Product Manuals)5. Develop new procedures, Customer Engineering Notices (CENs), Internal Service Bulletins (ISBs) and troubleshooting guides as required6. Collect process and qualification data to create product Best Known Methods (BKMs)7. Develop initial training package for new products and work with Global Technical Training (GTT) to develop training class. Train Customer Engineers (CEs), Process Engineers (PSEs) and Technical Product Support (TPS) assigned to customers who will receive ELS Shipments, prior to shipping8. Identify new parts that require to be stocked by AGS and work with them to ensure parts are stocked in correct locations**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**Additional Information****Time Type:**Full time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**Yes, 20% of the Time**Relocation Eligible:**YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.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.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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