Junior Supplier Quality Engineer — Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 73,092 - 100,502; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Junior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, lead qualification activities, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement in our semiconductor equipment environment.

On site in Heimstetten, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate supplier capabilities, ensure high-volume production readiness, and contribute to strategic procurement projects with a data-driven, quality-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in machinery or equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier management and supplier qualification.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• German and English communication skills.
• Willingness to work on site in Heimstetten, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Selection, qualification, and auditing of new and existing suppliers.
• Support in validating suppliers’ series production capabilities (statistical process control, test methods).
• Ensure reliable capacity and infrastructure for high-volume production at the supplier.
• Participate in procurement projects (dual sourcing, change management, capacity projects).
• Execution and technical leadership of the product qualification process for critical modules.
• Integration into the NPI development process with the engineering department; support supplier quality control management.

Skills

Technical drawings

Manufacturing engineering

Supplier management

Quality assurance

German and English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Junior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, lead qualification activities, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement in our semiconductor equipment environment.

On site in Heimstetten, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate supplier capabilities, ensure high-volume production readiness, and contribute to strategic procurement projects with a data-driven, quality-focused approach.