NPI Supplier Engineer III

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next‑generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $96,000.00 - $

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.

• 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.
• Participation with New Product Introduction teams to ensure suppliers are involved in the development and review of specifications to promote design for manufacturability.
• Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Performing the supplier technical audit process and evaluating supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier.
• Performing quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action.
• 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.
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers.

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus Presents NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management Able to build partnerships with suppliers and Applied Materials product development teams, seen as a key contributor and problem solver

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus Presents NPI project and supplier engagement updates to business units and supplier quality organization management Able to build partnerships with suppliers and Applied Materials product…