NPI Supplier Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring a professional to drive supplier quality and NPI collaboration, ensuring design for manufacturability and cost targets are met. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize the supply chain and reduce lead times while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with design and manufacturing, supplier evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives to support advanced display and semiconductor

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment industry is a plus.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, procurement).
• Ability to evaluate suppliers and drive improvements across cost, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with New Product Development to ensure clear engineering drawing requirements and supplier involvement.
• Lead supplier audits and evaluate supplier performance for continuous improvement.
• Support cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and market conditions to maintain competitive advantage.
• Assist in identifying and sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers to support product development.

Skills

Supply chain management

NPI collaboration

Cost planning

Supplier engagement

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00 Location: Austin,TX 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

Work with New Product Development teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers. Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability. Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology. Performing the supplier technical audit process and evaluating supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Performing quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products to recommend materials to Design Engineering, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or mitigated risk. Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage. Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines Experience with semiconductor capital equipment industry and suppliers that provide build-to-print (BTP) components and contract manufactured assemblies and modules (assembly and test). Expertise in working with product development engineers (mechanical, electrical) to identify best-fit supply chain and DFM improvements. Prefer experience with manufacturing of machined, sheet metal, cable/harness, and electro-mechanical assembly commodities.

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 Presents NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management Able to build partnerships with suppliers and Applied Materials product development teams, seen as a key contributor and problem solver

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No The 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.

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