Supplier Engineer- Welding IV

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a 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 display and 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA

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. 

Key Responsibilities

· Review and approve supplier welding procedures for Applied Materials products and applications

· Helps to establish best-known practices to establish and improve welding processes in the fabrication supply base

· Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and corrective actions at suppliers

· Supports supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability. Supports supplier selection to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology

· Supports new product development/introduction by reviewing process specifications, engineering drawing, and first article inspections to ensure integrity and clarity. Develops supplier capability to meet these requirements

· Provides training and mentoring to internal teams on fabrication processes and the supplier audit/evaluation process

Functional Knowledge

· Ability to audit welding procedures for code compliance and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness for the application

· Substantial experience in aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel welding with some knowledge in machining and fabrication. Knowledge of AWS codes and standards is required.

· Knowledgeable in fabrication methods used to meet cleanliness requirements for the semiconductor tool industry (Recommended)

· Willingness to develop technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: metal finishing (e. g. plating, anodization, ENP), precision cleaning or chemical analysis methods.

Problem Solving

· Solves complex technical problems that have a broad impact on the business.

· Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc.

· Willingness to learn and be flexible in problem-solving approaches.

Leadership

· Align project objectives to requirements of both internal and external customers.

· May lead project teams with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to achieve milestone and objectives

· Keeps commitments while executing on multiple projects.

· Negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Communication Skills

· Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Experience and Education

· 7+ years of experience in welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, EBW, LBW, etc.) and thermal cutting processes required.

· Experience with manual, semi-automated, and automated welding processes and systems.

· Must possess a strong knowledge of metallurgy of steels, testing of materials, and heat treatments.

· Experience with brazing process (VB, FB, TB, etc.) on aluminum and stainless steel preferred

· Certified Welding Inspector (AWS D1. 1 or ASME B31. 3) preferred.

· One or more of the following certifications:

· CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

· CWS (Certified Welding Supervisor)

· CWE (Certified Welding Educator)

· ASNT ACCP Level I, II, or III

· CWEng (Certified Welding Engineer)

· Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree in welding, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or equivalent education and working experience