New Grad Supplier Engineer: Launch in Materials & Manufacturing

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a results-driven Supplier Engineer to join our regional team in Santa Clara.

You will work with NPI and supplier teams to ensure design for manufacturability and robust supplier performance across materials and processes. The role emphasizes data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and problem solving, with responsibilities spanning process optimization, audits, and qualification of new suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to cross-function cooperation.
• Data analysis skills using Tableau, SQL, Python, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier development initiatives focused on process optimization, yield improvement, capacity expansion, and manufacturing excellence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate and improve chemical, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, and cost.
• Participate in supplier capability assessments, process audits, and production readiness reviews.
• Support qualification and scale-up of new materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing and process-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects throughout the supply chain.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a results-driven Supplier Engineer to join our regional team in Santa Clara.

You will work with NPI and supplier teams to ensure design for manufacturability and robust supplier performance across materials and processes. The role emphasizes data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and problem solving, with responsibilities spanning process optimization, audits, and qualification of new suppliers.