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:

Salary:
$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Location:
Austin,TX

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.

The supplier engineer manufacturing focal (SE Mfg Focal) is responsible for providing technical leadership to the assigned manufacturing operations team and managing overall supplier quality management systems, ensuring process controls are established and adhered to throughout the supplier's entire manufacturing process and supply chain. The SE Mfg Focal engages early in supplier fault quality excursions, providing expertise in root cause corrective actions and 8D problem solving. The SE Mfg Focal supports customer and factory escalations by driving supplier corrective actions.

The SE Mfg Focal team is a supportive, cross-functional team with many different skillsets and experiences, lending itself to many learning opportunities from within the team. Additionally, Applied Materials 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, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.

• Key Responsibilities

• Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause, preventative and corrective actions.

• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Global Supplier Engineering for their technical expertise to obtain rapid supplier resolutions.

• Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans and projects for reducing quality defects and improve supplier's capability.

• Conduct process and part audits at supplier sites - part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Train and develop suppliers to comply with Applied's quality methodologies - 8D, responding to non-conformances, change management controls, failure analysis.

• Proliferate key learnings and BKMs into the supply base.

• Prepare and present executive summaries on supplier capabilities, customer and factory escalations.

• The preferred candidate will have extensive experience in

• Direct manufacturing and industry experience in precision machining, OEM products, contract manufacturing, and special finishing processes such as painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.

• Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.

• Value Stream Mapping

• Creative problem solving

• Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification

• Program/project management

• Sound knowledge of GD&T and Engineering Drawing Interpretation

• Design of Experiments, statistical process control methods, and theory

• PFMEA

• Knowledge of Metrology design and Optical/Contact Measurement Equipment

• Understanding the broad scope of a factory's methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool life management, detailing, packaging.

• Working knowledge of Excel and SAP

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong team player

Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher
Experience: 6 - 12+ Years

Additional Information:

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.