Product Quality and Reliability Engineer IV, MDP - (E4)

Who We AreApplied 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 OfferSalary:$133,500.00 - $183,500.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’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.Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.Are you an engineer who is passionate about learning and pushing your limits? Come join our winning team that is focused on Quality Engineering and Reliability Engineering. We are working with engineers and scientists across business units, and across functions, to develop the next generation products with a relentless focus on quality and reliability.Our engineering know-how is tested every day as we are analyzing failure modes to find the root cause for equipment failures during stress tests in the lab, or at customer sites.Our engineering judgment is in demand every day as we are striving to develop the highest quality manufacturing processes and the most advanced and reliable production machines for our worldwide customers.Our leadership is needed every day as we are driving projects in collaboration with Development, Supply Chain, Pilot Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Customer Engineering.Job SummaryAs the Product Quality and Reliability Engineer, you will support our Metal Deposition Team and lead multiple quality engineering projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will also work with development engineers to ensure the proliferation of Design For Reliability (DFR) methods into our stream of new product developments. You will complete the reliability analysis for new products and plan the reliability validation tests.Major ResponsibilitiesEngage in multiple key new product programs as quality and reliability owner Proliferate characterization methodology using advance statistical analytics tools to address new product HW/Process variationsDrive DfR for key programs to develop FMECA/technical risks, apply BKMs/lessons, learn to reduce risks, and validate solutions by developing and tracking CRAMS/ERAMS test plansEvaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties, and techniques used in design and manufacturing by AMAT and AMAT's suppliersEngage suppliers and lead Part Qualification Process (PQP) at supplier sites identifying and addressing risks within the supplier's manufacturing processTroubleshoot, analyze non-conformance and failure rate data using advanced business analytics to focus and prioritize the Q&R projects and prepare management reportsDrives 8D and FA projects towards a successful implementation of solutionsEngage in Design reviews and Engineering Change Requests for their impact on Quality and Reliability (Q&R)Key CompetenciesDemonstrates depth and breadth of expertise in mechanical/systems engineering, mechanisms and components qualification, manufacturing and failure analysis, DFR, electro-mechanical components. Technically astute and detail-oriented. High-energy, hands-on, self-confident leader with a broad knowledge of product development, manufacturing quality, and reliability methods. Strong interpersonal skills, personal presence, style, and demeanor, to effectively influence and lead others to find and implement solutions to complex quality and reliability problems. Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong desire to learn and grow your career with the organization. Able to travel to supplier sites in the USA and Asia. Education And ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering with a preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, ME preferred. Certified Quality or Reliability Engineer. Six Sigma certification (Black Belt, Green Belt). Semiconductor capital equipment experience.Hands-on design experience using CAD tools, Experience with FEA analysis is a plusExperience in Quality and Reliability preferred, strong analytical and problem-solving skills 10+ yrs work experienceCompany Facts:Ticker: Nasdaq: AMATFiscal 2019 Revenue: $14.6 billionFiscal 2019 R&D: $2 billionFounded: November 10, 1967Headquarters: Santa Clara, CaliforniaGlobal Presence: 93 locations in 17 countriesManufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United StatesEmployees: ~22,000 worldwidePatents: ~13,300 issuedAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.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.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. 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