Metrology Ops and Customer Quality Engineer lll - (E3)
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a Metrology Ops and Customer Quality Engineer to validate incoming supplier material and support quality and metrology operations. The position uses Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming and operating capabilities to verify compliance with part print specifications. It designs and implements inspection, testing, and evaluation methods for product and production equipment, with an emphasis on precision, accuracy, and reducing measurement error. The role develops methods, parameters, project methodologies, and proposals; prepares procedures and inspection or testing documentation; and recommends corrective actions for procedural, product, or process deficiencies. It develops and applies quality standards aligned with company and customer requirements, analyzes operational data, and contributes to internal and supplier audits. The engineer tracks qualification status, reviews reliability test results, determines disposition of non-compliant products, and reviews and releases qualification packs. The position requires interpreting technical drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, and adapting measurement devices and procedures when necessary. It aims to reduce qualification cycle time and cost while meeting quality performance requirements. The engineer collaborates with a dynamic functional team and shares measurement best practices across metrology sites. One first-shift position is available. Travel is required 10% of the time, and relocation is eligible.
Requirements
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in the discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Knowledge of best practices and how the role's area integrates with other areas; awareness of competition and market differentiators.
- Ability to solve complex problems, take new perspectives on existing solutions, and exercise judgment using analysis from multiple sources of information.
- Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specification requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Detailed knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for dimensional metrology inspections.
- Experience using metrology hand tools for open layout inspection, including surface plates, pin gages, calipers, micrometers, height gages, and dial indicators.
- Advanced experience with Zeiss CMM Calypso programming.
- Willingness to share metrology best practices in a team environment.
- Experience with Mitutoyo Automated Optical Inspection (optional).
- Knowledge of precision machining, secondary processes, coatings, and plating (desirable/optional).
- Knowledge of metrology practices and experience with Zeiss Calypso CMM, Zeiss O-Inspect, and industrial CT scanning.
Responsibilities
- Use Coordinate Measuring Machine programming and operating capabilities to validate incoming supplier material against part print specifications.
- Design and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment while reducing measurement error.
- Develop methods, parameters, project methodologies, and project proposals.
- Develop and use procedures; prepare inspection and testing documentation; recommend corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies.
- Develop and apply quality standards in accordance with company and customer requirements, and develop and conduct related tests.
- Analyze operational data and develop and implement recommendations.
- Participate in and potentially lead internal and supplier audits.
- Evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies.
- Track qualification status, review reliability test results, determine disposition of non-compliant products, and review and release qualification packs.
- Use drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches; adapt inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary; read and interpret technical drawings and specification requirements.
- Reduce qualification cycle time and cost while meeting quality performance requirements.
- Collaborate with a functional team and develop and share measurement best-known methods across metrology sites.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Candidates may be eligible to participate in a bonus program.
- Candidates may be eligible to participate in a stock award program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
