Key Responsibilities
Supplier Qualification & Development
Develop and implement quality processes. Assist in creating and maintaining quality assurance processes for supplier materials and components
Resolve quality issues: Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and solve quality problems, facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions
Monitor and report on supplier performance: Track key supplier performance metrics, maintain records, and report on supplier quality performance internally
Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing products. Applies knowledge of qualified sources and products for system improvements, increased product reliability and mitigated risk.
Technical Collaboration
Work with design and process engineers to resolve component reliability issues
Work with SMEs in the precision manufacturing areas like metal joining (E-Beam, FWS, Vacuum Brazing, Plastic Welding), Material characterization for Advanced Materials (Ceramics, Graphite, Quartz etc)
Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability
Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with internal teams, such as procurement and engineering, to ensure alignment on quality requirements
Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze supplier quality data using SPC, Pareto charts, and trend analysis.
Prepare dashboards and reports for management using tools like Excel, Power BI.
Continuous Improvement
Support implementation of quality methodologies such as FMEA, Process Controls, and 8D.
Contribute to supplier development initiatives to improve yield and reliability.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or similar.
Skills
Basic understanding of various manufacturing process, drawing reading skills
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to use MS Excel and create simple reports.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
Internship or project experience in semiconductor manufacturing or quality engineering.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Exposure to wafer fabrication, packaging, or reliability testing processes.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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.
