This is a full-time/direct position at our Austin, Texas manufacturing site. It is a 100% onsite/in-office role. This is not a remote or hybrid role.

　　Candidates must have at least five years of directly applicable experience . We are not considering new college grads for this role.

　　Charter

　　Prevent Quality excursions from reaching our customers driving from Product Quality improvements in Manufacturing to Final Test, launch product risk screens, launch CAPA, SCARs and proliferating lessons learned while collaborating with multiple functional teams, negotiating their priorities to address DDP's product line needed improvements.

　　Key Responsibilities - Hardware Quality Engineering opportunity

　　Hardware Manufacturing Customer Experience Quality Engineering position Develops and applies quality standards in accordance with company and customer requirements.

　　Develops and conducts related tests. Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/ or production equipment using AMAT internal application tools.

　　Develops methods and parameters, project methodology and/ or project proposals. Develops and uses procedures.

　　Prepares documentation for inspection/ testing procedures. Recommends corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies. Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results. Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Tracks progress of qualification status, reviews reliability test results, determines disposition of non-compliant products, reviews and releases qualification packs. Participates in audits. Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary. Read and interpret technical drawings and specification requirements. Reduces qualification cycle time and cost while still meeting quality performance requirements. Responsible for driving Continuous Improvement in the Quality of AMAT’s product portfolio Eliminate customer complaints and escalations Work and demonstrate ability to closely lead multi-functional teams including but not limited to: experienced design and development engineers, Quality and Reliability engineers, Supply Chain Management teams, suppliers and technology partners in order to acquire and implement best known methodologies and deliver a better quality and customer experience than in current portfolio. Monitor field customer performance of product to identify issues and allow for early investigation and mitigation Drive investigation, capture, Root Cause Analysis, Containment, Corrective Action, Process Improvement to prevent issue recurrence, Monitor plans using statistical methods Conduct Quality Post-Mortem and document lessons learned reviews from current and older products to prevent recurrence of Quality issues and drive corrective actions into the next generation product portfolio Drive customer escalation resolution (root cause analysis, Containment, Corrective Action and Process Improvements following the 8D discipline format) to prevent recurrence of problems

　　Drive Design, Quality, Reliability, lessons learned and VoC (Voice of Customer) requirements into new product designs to improve the quality and reliability of new products.

　　Functional Knowledge

　　Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

　　Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office applications (Excel proficiency required), Power BI

　　8D Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action, Containment, Prevention, Proliferation measures, FMEA, DMAIC, Green Belt Certified or equivalent, Analytical tools (Paretos, Histograms, Ishikawa (Six Elements), Scatter, Control charts, checklists)

　　Business Expertise and Skills

　　Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

　　Experience in high volume manufacturing environments

　　Proven track record working and managing customer issues and suppliers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

　　Manage and coordinate customer PPM (Parts per Million), supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators

　　Knowledge of Quality systems and measurements, Lean Manufacturing, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), PFMEA, ISO9001, Quality Assurance tools

　　Undertake special projects as required

　　Lead, Contribute and support continuous improvement activities

　　Prepare and present reports at group meetings and internal customers

　　Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes

　　Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment

　　Planning and prioritizing activities

　　Good communication and interpersonal skills

　　Negotiation and Influencing skills

　　Ability to present data effectively

　　Problem-solving skills

　　Team working skills

　　Analytical skills

　　Time management

　　Understanding of cost and financial impacts

　　Leadership

　　No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

　　Self-motivated individual, Flexible, Adaptable. Optimistic, Self aware, Open to change

　　Work mostly with minimal supervision Assertive, resilient and welcomes change and navigates through adversity

　　Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

　　Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others

　　Lead, support groups of technicians and engineers

　　Training skills, provide guidance and coach other team members

　　Problem Solving

　　3Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

　　Excellent attention to detail

　　Continuous improvement consultant skills

　　Lean Manufacturing knowledge

　　Innovate from original solutions

　　Works to build consensus

　　Impact

　　Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team and external functional teams; works within guidelines and policiesInterpersonal Skills

　　Explains complex information to others in straightforward situationsTravel:

　　0– 15%Education

　　Bachelor's Degree – Engineering, Computer Science or related Engineering Technology

　　Advanced Quality Certifications

　　6 - 9 + Years of Experience job related

　　Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　4 - 7 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 10% of the Time

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　Yes

　　U.S. Salary Range:

　　$92,000.00 - $126,500.00

　　The 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.