Role: Supplier Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

Position Overview

The Supplier Engineer is responsible for providing leadership and managing overall supplier manufacturing and operational issues across 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.

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 many commodities, like OEMs or BTP, allowing the engineer to manage individual work schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and implementation of recycle cleaning processes.

Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability. 

Qualification of special process suppliers such as: cleaning, surface treatment, ENP, Anodize, etc

Support quality problem resolutions and incident management, collect data for root cause analysis and corrective action.  Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the operation level, including equipment and procedures.

Support new supplier onboarding and auditing of facilities and processes. Evaluate supplier capabilities to suit business needs and engineering concerns.

Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products to recommend materials to Design Engineering, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased life and/or mitigated risk.

Work with New Product Development teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that 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.

Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction 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

Bachelors degree in a related field

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Knowledge of semiconductor process and basic chemistry principles

Strong root-cause troubleshooting and data analysis

Communicate and align with internal teams and provide consolidated information to suppliers

Design for manufacturability knowledge.

Finishing processes such as detailing, painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.

Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.

Value Stream Mapping experience.

Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification.

3D modeling knowledge.

PFMEA knowledge and experience.

Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.