Supplier Engineer III Senior - (TKM) (E3)

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

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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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing Best Know Method, work with supplier to define or recommend prats cleaning solution, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased parts life and/or mitigated risk.
• Work with Surface Tech or Quality teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements, make sure all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.
• Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Leads the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.
• Participation with Quality team in quality problem resolutions and incident management, supervise supplier corrective and preventive action.  Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level. 
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in chemistry, mechanical, materials etc. engineering disciplines
• 10-20 years working experience in the semiconductor industry or parts manufacture/cleaning related field
• Good communication skill, influence skill, successful project experience on new product introduction or Lean project or quality upgrade
• Good integrity, strong IP awareness, protect Applied benefit when working in supplier site
• Able to support significant domestic travel >50%
• Knowledge and successful experience on automation, AI is nice to have.

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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 [email protected], 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.