Senior Product Quality & Reliability Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 116,000 - 159,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Product Quality & Reliability Engineer IV (E4) to lead cross-functional quality initiatives for next-generation semiconductor equipment.

Based in Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA, the role focuses on applying design-for-reliability methods and advancing robust product maturity. You will drive 8D and fault analysis projects, evaluate materials and processes, and collaborate with suppliers and development teams to ensure scalable quality and reliability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of reliability and quality engineering principles.
• Experience with 8D, FMECA and supplier quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Drives 8D and FA projects towards robust solutions.
• Evaluates materials and manufacturing methods for reliability.
• Leads PQP at supplier sites and supports DFR integration.
• Analyzes non-conformance and failure-rate data to guide projects.
• Reviews engineering changes for impact on quality and reliability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Reliability engineering

8D problem solving

FMECA

DFR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Reliability

Six Sigma certification (Black Belt/Green Belt)

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Product Quality & Reliability Engineer IV (E4) to lead cross-functional quality initiatives for next-generation semiconductor equipment.

Based in Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA, the role focuses on applying design-for-reliability methods and advancing robust product maturity. You will drive 8D and fault analysis projects, evaluate materials and processes, and collaborate with suppliers and development teams to ensure scalable quality and reliability