RF Electrical Engineer

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 183,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance for RF and power products in our advanced semiconductor equipment portfolio. You will lead audits, collaborate with New Product Development, and help ensure manufacturability while managing cost and delivery.

This role requires strong technical collaboration and a bias for continuous improvement. Relocation eligibility and travel up to 20% are supported as we partner with global suppliers

Qualifications

• Evaluates RF and power product requirements; recommends materials to Design Engineering to improve quality, lead times and cost.
• Supports New Product Development to ensure clear engineering drawing requirements and effective supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical requirements of RF and power products; recommends materials to Design Engineering.
• Collaborates with New Product Development to clarify engineering drawing requirements with suppliers.
• Participates with New Product Introduction to involve suppliers in spec reviews for manufacturability.
• Develops a supplier base to improve quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Leads supplier technical audits and drives improvements; trains supplier engineers.
• Leads supplier quality problem resolutions and root-cause analysis; implements systemic fixes.
• Assists cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and supply markets.

Skills

RF engineering

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Job description

Who We Are

Applied 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 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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/).

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing RF (Radio Frequency) and power 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.
• 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.
• Leads the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.
• Leads supplier quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in RF (Radio Frequency) and Semiconductor equipment process power products

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

Yes

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.

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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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.