This role pays less than
72%
of similar roles. Most pay
$128,812–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$131k
versus about
$149k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
128 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
across 128 roles with salary data.
Supplier Engineer III serves as a senior member of the Supplier Engineering & Quality organization, leading supplier quality, technical development, and operational excellence initiatives across the machining and contract manufacturing supply base. The role involves managing supplier performance plans, conducting technical audits, and resolving complex issues using structured methodologies like 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Corrective Action. You will evaluate manufacturing capabilities, process controls, PFMEAs, and Control Plans to ensure readiness for new product introductions. Key skills include expertise in CNC machining, welding, fabrication, and precision component manufacturing, alongside knowledge of SEM, EDS, XRD, and material characterization. The role addresses the technical challenges of semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing by ensuring supply chain reliability through cross-functional collaboration with engineering and procurement teams to mitigate risks and improve quality for high-tech components.