Product Cost Engineer

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); Vor Ort; USD 111.000 - 152.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a role focused on manufacturability/producibility for metal and plastic machining in Santa Clara, CA.

The position emphasizes collaboration across Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to optimize pricing and lead times, with a focus on GD&T interpretation and supplier negotiations. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive improvements with cross-functional teams while contributing to a culture that

Qualifikationen

• Experience with manufacturability/producibility in metal and plastic machining.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including Materials, Manufacturing, Quality and Suppliers.
• Knowledge of GD&T standards and their interpretation by suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Understand manufacturability and producibility practices for metal/plastic machining.
• Perform technical calculations using aPriori to determine pricing and lead times.
• Identify manufacturability improvements and present to design engineers (DEs).
• Explain GD&T standards to suppliers for proper application.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers; communicate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrate detail orientation and analytical methodology.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturability

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Tools

aPriori

Jobbeschreibung

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

Salary: $110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

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

• Knowledge of Manufacturability / Producibility practices specific to Metal/Plastic machining, and sheet metal commodity
• Understanding of other commodity types including Gas Line Weldments, Cables, and Ceramics
• Learn how to utilize aPriori to perform technical calculations on individual BTP parts and assemblies. Calculating a fair and acceptable price and lead times for both Applied Materials and our Suppliers
• Identify manufacturability improvements and corrections and present these to the DE’s
• Understanding of GD&T standards for proper application. Able to explain to suppliers how to interpret.
• Good communication skills to work with cross functional teams like Materials/Mfg./Quality/Suppliers are a must.
• Run true-up negotiations to provide detail and support with pricing/lead time negotiations; think on your feet, be able to talk to parts
• Detail orientation/analytical methodology

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

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.

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. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.