Product Cost Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Product Cost Engineer to support product cost and supplier negotiations. The role applies manufacturability and producibility knowledge to metal and plastic machining and sheet metal, while also supporting understanding of gas line weldments, cables, and ceramics. The engineer learns to use aPriori for technical calculations on individual BTP parts and assemblies and evaluates fair pricing and lead times for Applied Materials and its suppliers.

The position identifies manufacturability improvements and corrections, explains GD&T interpretation to suppliers, and works with cross-functional Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, and supplier teams. It also conducts true-up negotiations and provides detailed support for pricing and lead-time discussions.

The role requires practical expertise in its discipline, analytical problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. The engineer may serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and lead small projects. This is a full-time position based in Santa Clara, California, with travel of approximately 20%.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturability and producibility practices specific to metal and plastic machining and sheet metal.
• Understanding of GD&T standards and ability to explain their interpretation to suppliers.
• Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Detail orientation and an analytical methodology.
• Ability to solve complex problems using judgment and information from multiple sources.
• Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Apply manufacturability and producibility practices for metal and plastic machining and sheet metal.
• Develop an understanding of other commodity types, including gas line weldments, cables, and ceramics.
• Use aPriori to perform technical calculations on individual BTP parts and assemblies.
• Calculate fair and acceptable prices and lead times for Applied Materials and its suppliers.
• Identify manufacturability improvements and corrections and present them to design engineers.
• Apply GD&T standards appropriately and explain their interpretation to suppliers.
• Work with cross-functional Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, and supplier teams.
• Conduct true-up negotiations and provide detailed support for pricing and lead-time negotiations.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and potentially lead small projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus program.
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for employee health and wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed