Product Quality & Reliability Engineer IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a reliability/quality-focused engineer to evaluate materials, components and production methods to ensure product reliability across semiconductor programs.

You will advise design engineers on selection and testing of electronic components, develop QA programs, implement SPC, perform FMECA, and lead multiple reliability projects while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust electronics for global customers.

Qualifications

• Evaluates from a reliability standpoint materials, properties and techniques used in production.
• Advises design engineering on selection, application and test of electronic components and systems.
• Recommends design/test methods and SPC procedures for achieving reliability.
• Determines reliability requirements of components and systems.
• Develops acceleration techniques and analytical tools for early problem identification.
• Proposes changes in design or formulation to improve system reliability.
• Develops and implements QA programs and policies; manages multiple projects.
• Prepares QA reports; improves QA documentation; performs FMECA and CRAMS with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product reliability aspects from materials and production perspectives.
• Advise design engineers on component selection and test methods.
• Develop and apply statistical process control to ensure device reliability.
• Define reliability requirements to meet objectives for customers and agencies.
• Create analytical tools to identify potential product issues early.
• Lead improvements in QA processes and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Quality Assurance

Design collaboration

Statistical methods

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.

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: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00

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

• Evaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties and techniques used in production.
• Advises design engineering on selection, application and test of electronic components and systems.
• Recommends design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability.
• Determines reliability requirements of components and systems to achieve company, customer and any governmental agency reliability objectives.
• Develops new acceleration techniques and analytical tools to assure the early identification of potential problems with new products, packaging, processes, and product reliability.
• Makes recommendations for changes in the selection and application of components and systems. May propose changes in design or formulation to improve system and/or process reliability.
• Develops and implements division's Quality Assurance program and policies. Manage multiple projects.
• Assist in preparing & presenting quality management reports; Maintain and improve on the current quality documentation processes; Continuously improve QA receiving inspection process and procedures; Perform FMECA, document CRAMS and work with supplier and engineer to enable crams test plan. Also perform PQP at supplier. Reliability modeling and ERAMS

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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.

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