PVD/CVD/ALD Supplier Engineer III Senior

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a materials/engineer professional with expertise in PVD, CVD, and ALD to support New Product Development and supplier programs.

The role emphasizes driving manufacturability, supplier selection, and cost optimization across projects. Candidates will collaborate across engineering and supplier teams to ensure high-quality drawings, specifications, and robust corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience in thin films such as PVD, CVD, and ALD.
• Experience coordinating with New Product Development teams and suppliers.
• Ability to perform supplier audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Cost planning and monitoring key cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Work with NPD teams to ensure engineering drawings are clear and expectations communicated to suppliers.
• Participate in NPI to involve suppliers in specs to promote design for manufacturability.
• Lead supplier selection to build competitive quality, value, cost, delivery and technology.
• Perform supplier audits and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Evaluate technical requirements and recommend materials to Design Engineering for life-cycle improvements.
• Assist in cost planning and monitor key cost drivers for competitive advantage.

Skills

PVD

CVD

ALD

Problem solving

Supplier management

Job description

Who We AreApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.What We OfferSalary:$110,500.00 - $152,000.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’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 ResponsibilitiesMust have knowledge and experience in thin films such as PVD, CVD, and ALD.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 KnowledgeDemonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplinesBusiness ExpertiseHas knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the marketLeadershipActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirementsProblem SolvingSolves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationImpactImpacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policiesInterpersonal SkillsExplains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensusAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:NoThe 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. 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