Senior Supplier Engineer – Thin Film & NPI Leadership

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a materials engineering professional with deep experience in thin-film processes (PVD, CVD, ALD) who can collaborate with New Product Development to ensure clear engineering drawings and strong supplier alignment.

You will participate in supplier selection, drive cost optimization, and support product development by sourcing technologies from qualified suppliers.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience in thin films such as PVD, CVD, and ALD.

Responsibilities

• Work with New Product Development teams to ensure clarity of engineering drawing requirements and effective supplier communication.
• Participate in Supplier Selection to build a competitive, high-quality supply base.
• Perform supplier technical audits and drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Evaluate technical requirements and recommend materials to Design Engineering for cost and performance gains.
• Support cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and supply markets.

Skills

Thin-film processes (PVD/CVD/ALD)

Supplier collaboration

Cost and quality improvement

New Product Development collaboration

Supplier selection

Engineering drawings

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a materials engineering professional with deep experience in thin-film processes (PVD, CVD, ALD) who can collaborate with New Product Development to ensure clear engineering drawings and strong supplier alignment.

You will participate in supplier selection, drive cost optimization, and support product development by sourcing technologies from qualified suppliers.