Supplier Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a proven quality-focused professional in Santa Clara, CA to lead supplier quality initiatives within TKM kit projects. You will collaborate across engineering and suppliers to drive RCCA actions and ensure First in Fab kit qualification success.

The role emphasizes leadership in quality systems, supplier audits, and driving continuous improvements with cross-functional teams to support product reliability and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, chemical, Industrial, Materials Science, or Manufacturing.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• Conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Business concepts and how one area integrates with others; awareness of competition.
• Leadership: may lead small projects with manageable risks and resources.
• Problem Solving: solves complex problems using multiple sources of information.
• Interpersonal Skills: explains difficult information and builds consensus.

Responsibilities

• Works with suppliers in USA to drive quality culture and improve overall quality of TKM kits.
• Collaborates with Surface technology group to develop best-known methods for kit cleaning.
• Resolves 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 to provide progress and close escalations.
• Drives 8D and RCCA with suppliers for quality issues.
• Owns FA for AGS quality group and ensures timely closure and RCCA actions.
• Supports W part quality issues and drives corrective actions.
• Works with AGS engineering to support W part graduation.
• Oversees supplier selection to build a base providing competitive quality, value, delivery, and technology.
• Participates in supplier selection to maintain competitive advantage in quality, value, delivery, and technology.
• Performs supplier technical audits and evaluates performance and capability; identifies improvement opportunities.
• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Impact

Business Expertise

Functional Knowledge

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical, chemical, Industrial, Materials Science, or Manufacturing

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.

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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.
• Performing the supplier technical audit process and evaluating supplier performance and capability, drive 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.
• Support product development and improvement teams for qualified suppliers and product reliability

Your Qualifications for Success

• B.S. degree in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical, chemical, Industrial, Material Science, or Manufacturing
• 4-7 years of experience
• 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site 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. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website function correctly. Our website uses only cookies that are strictly necessary to operate and to provide services explicitly requested by the user. These cookies cannot be switched off in our systems and do not track browsing behavior or collect data for analytics, advertising, or marketing purposes.