Supplier Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is actively seeking a supplier quality professional to drive quality culture across TKM kits and collaborate with the surface technology group to develop best‑in‑class processes.

You will resolve supplier concerns, lead 8D and RCCA activities, and support engineering to ensure product reliability while maintaining schedule and cost targets. Travel up to 20% is possible.

Responsibilities

• Works with all TKM suppliers in USA to drive quality culture and improve overall quality of TKM kits
• Work with Surface technology group to develop BKM for kit cleaning
• Resolves any supplier concerns for released BKM for TKM kit cleaning
• Drives and participates in first‑in‑fab kits qualification at customer fabs
• Attends weekly meetings with customers where needed to provide progress and close escalations
• Drives 8D and RCCA with suppliers for any quality issues
• Owns FA for AGS quality group and drives timely closure and implements RCCA
• Supports W‑part quality issue and drives corrective actions
• Works with AGS engineering to support W‑part graduation
• Supplier selection process / develops a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology
• Continuous involvement in the supplier selection process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology
• Performs the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drives continuous improvement opportunities at supplier
• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products for system improvements, increased product reliability and mitigated risk.
• Supports product development and improvement teams for qualified suppliers and product reliability

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: $92,000.00 – $126,500.00

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.

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

• Works with all TKM suppliers in USA to drive quality culture and improve overall quality of TKM kits
• Work with Surface technology group to develop BKM for kit cleaning
• Resolves any supplier concerns for released BKM for TKM kit cleaning
• Drives and participates in first‑in‑fab kits qualification at customer fabs
• Attends weekly meetings with customers where needed to provide progress and close escalations
• Drives 8D and RCCA with suppliers for any quality issues
• Owns FA for AGS quality group and drives timely closure and implements RCCA
• Supports W‑part quality issue and drives corrective actions
• Works with AGS engineering to support W‑part graduation
• Supplier selection process / develops a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology
• Continuous involvement in the supplier selection process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology
• Performs the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drives continuous improvement opportunities at supplier
• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products for system improvements, increased product reliability and mitigated risk.
• Supports product development and improvement teams for qualified suppliers and product reliability

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

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.

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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