Supplier Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$110,500–$152,000 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $149k
This role $131k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $128,250–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $149k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Supplier Engineer III

As a Supplier Engineer III, you will join the team to manage supplier engagement, onboarding, and performance within the semiconductor and display manufacturing space. You will be responsible for conducting technical audits, performing root cause analysis for quality incidents, and managing corrective and preventive actions. Your daily work involves collaborating with New Product Development teams to ensure engineering drawing accuracy and overseeing supplier development to mitigate risks in quality, delivery, and capacity. The role requires expertise in high-technology manufacturing processes such as precision machining, welding, and surface treatment. You will utilize quality tools including 8D, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PDCA. Candidates must be able to interpret engineering drawings and technical standards while utilizing data analysis to drive improvements across the supply base for complex electronic assemblies and mechanical parts.

What you'll do

  • Participate in supplier selection to develop a supply base offering competitive advantages in quality, cost, and technology.
  • Conduct technical audits and evaluate supplier performance to drive continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Perform root cause analysis and manage corrective actions for manufacturing and field service incidents.
  • Ensure engineering drawing requirements are accurate and clearly communicated to suppliers during new product development.
  • Monitor and improve supplier key performance indicators including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and defect rates.
  • Lead supplier corrective action requests and verify the effectiveness of containment plans.
  • Identify supplier capability gaps and develop improvement plans to mitigate risks in capacity and business continuity.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, quality, process engineering, or related technical supplier management roles.
  • Experience with mechanical parts, electronic assemblies, precision machining, welding, surface treatment, cleaning, assembly, or high-technology manufacturing processes is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of quality systems and standards including ISO 9001, audit practices, nonconformance management, and corrective action systems.
  • Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, FMEA, SPC, MSA, process capability analysis, control plans, and PDCA.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical standards, inspection reports, and manufacturing process documentation.
  • Strong data analysis skills using supplier performance metrics, defect trends, and process data to identify risks and drive improvements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive closure of corrective actions under schedule pressure.

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