Supplier Engineer IV

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$140,000 - $192,500

About The Position

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. 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. Are you an engineer and project manager who is highly motivated and passionate about learning and pushing your limits? Come join our Supplier Engineering Focal team and partner with our business unit to understand their needs and work with suppliers to deliver on the various deliverables. The supplier engineer BU Focal is responsible for providing leadership to the assigned business unit and managing overall supplier quality across a matrixed organization and supplier base, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the supplier’s entire manufacturing process. Engages early in product development, providing drawing/design input and conducting first builds with the supplier to establish quality products upfront. In addition, manages customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective action reports and presenting to business unit executives. Supplier Engineer—BU Focal Overview The supplier engineering team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many diverse skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities just from within the team. Additionally, Applied has extensive internal and external training programs offering various certifications and development opportunities tailored specifically for the engineer’s skill sets and goals. The highly dynamic workload is project-focused and across any commodity e.g. OEM, BTP, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules. Our engineering judgment is in demand every day as we collaborate with engineers and scientists across Applied Material business units to develop the next generation products and sustain the quality of our current products.

Requirements

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in engineering and project management
Willingness to develop technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: OEM, BTP and special process e.g. coating, cleaning
Solves complex technical problems that have a broad impact on the business.
Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc.
Willingness to learn and flexible in problem-solving approaches.
Align project objectives to the requirements of both internal and external customers.
Lead project teams with resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to achieve milestone and objectives
Keeps commitments while executing on multiple projects.
Negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Must have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate between the business unit and the rest of the matrix organization.
Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
7 - 10 years of relevant work experience
Bachelor’s / Master's Degree. in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or related discipline

Responsibilities

Lead quality problem resolutions, drive root cause and correction actions at suppliers and communicates back to the business unit executives.
Support new product development/introduction by reviewing process specifications, engineering drawings, and first article inspections to ensure integrity and clarity.
Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans for reducing quality defects and Install and warranty related issues.
Drive SPC (statistical process control) compliance and improvement projects to reduce out of control conditions.
Conduct audits at supplier sites – part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Proliferate key learnings and BKMs (best-known methods) into the Business Unit and Supplier Base.
Prepare and present executive summaries on customer and factory escalations.
Prepare and present Quarter Quality Reviews to Business Unit Executives.
Engage in new product development programs – providing supplier perspective into drawing reviews and DFx analysis.
Support Pilot and Volume manufactory sites as the supplier quality engineer for specifically assigned suppliers.