Supplier Engineer IV - (E4)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is hiring a Supplier Engineer IV to join the Santa Clara Quality and Reliability Engineering team. You will manage quality for RF/power and sensor suppliers, drive continuous improvements, and lead audits to improve supplier performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of RF power systems, reliability fundamentals, and strong cross-functional communication. Relocation and travel are possible, with a focus on building a robust supplier base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic products, manufacturing processes, failure analysis, and reliability fundamentals.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, technical audits, process capability assessments, and driving corrective actions through 8D and other root-cause methodologies.
• Expertise in RF power systems, power electronics, or related high-voltage/high-power applications.
• Experience in the semiconductor equipment, semiconductor, or advanced electronics industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance for RF/process power and sensor repair and refurbishment suppliers.
• Proliferate solutions and improvements in supplier manufacturing sites to repair/service sites.
• Lead supplier audits, evaluate performance and capabilities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Train other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.
• Lead quality problem resolutions and incident management with root-cause analysis.
• Identify and drive broad-based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Lead supplier quality reviews, audits, and improvement plans to strengthen supplier execution.
• Contribute to Supplier Selection to build a competitive supply base.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Reliability Fundamentals

Supplier Quality Eng

8D / root-cause

RF Power

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Audit procedures (8D)

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

We are actively recruiting for a Supplier Engineer IV to join our Santa Clara Quality and Reliability Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quality performance for RF/process power and sensor repair and refurbishment suppliers, including performance monitoring, issue escalation, and continuous improvement follow-up.
• Proliferate the solutions and improvements in supplier manufacturing site to repair/service sites.
• Leads the supplier technical audit process, evaluates supplier performance and capabilities, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier site.
• Trains other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.
• Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action.
• Identifies and drives broad-based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Lead supplier quality reviews, audits, and improvement plans to strengthen supplier execution, reduce defects, and improve overall quality performance.
• Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery, and technology.
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/electronic products, manufacturing processes, failure analysis, and reliability fundamentals.
• Proven experience in supplier quality engineering, technical audits, process capability assessments, and driving corrective actions through 8D and other root-cause methodologies.
• Expertise in RF power systems, power electronics, or related high-voltage/high-power applications.
• Experience in the semiconductor equipment, semiconductor, or advanced electronics industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers.

Company Facts

• Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
• Market Cap: $43.5 billion
• Fiscal 2018 Revenue: $17.3 billion
• Fiscal 2018 R&D: $2 billion
• Founded: November 10, 1967
• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
• Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries
• Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States
• Employees: ~21,000 worldwide
• Patents: >12,500 issued #LI

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 25% 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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