Applied Materials · 18 hours ago
Supplier Engineer III
Austin,TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Supplier Engineer III will be responsible for developing assigned suppliers, leading quality problem resolutions, and driving systemic supplier performance improvement plans to ensure product integrity and process reliability.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
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
Conduct audits at supplier sites – part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Prepare and present executive summaries on customer and factory escalations. Prepare and present Quarter Quality Reviews to Business Unit Executives
Leads the supplier technical audit process, evaluates supplier performance and capabilities, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier sites
Qualification
Required
Understanding or working knowledge of machined components, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit cards, and cable and harness manufacturing
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
Conduct audits at supplier sites – part to print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Prepare and present executive summaries on customer and factory escalations. Prepare and present Quarter Quality Reviews to Business Unit Executives
Leads the supplier technical audit process, evaluates supplier performance and capabilities, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier sites
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Machining, Electro-mechanical assembly, or electrical components such as PCB, Box Builds, Cable & Harness. Experience with GD&T or IPC standards
Experience with how Quality Management Systems work, including internal and or external auditing, quality and risk management tools, including FMEA and basic statistical methods
Advanced understanding of the lean six sigma quality tools and the 8D process
Experience with cleanroom manufacturing protocol
A minimum of 5 years of experience in supporting the manufacturing of Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented behavior
Effective verbal and written communication style
Bachelors or higher degree in an Engineering discipline
Benefits
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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