TKM supplier engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing Best Know Method, work with supplier to define or recommend prats cleaning solution, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased parts life and/or mitigated risk.
• Work with Surface Tech or Quality teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements, make sure all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers.
• Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology.
• Leads the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process.
• Participation with Quality team in quality problem resolutions and incident management, supervise supplier corrective and preventive action. Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
• Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in chemistry, mechanical, materials etc. engineering disciplines.
• 10+ years working experience in the semiconductor industry or parts manufacture/cleaning related field
• Good communication skill, influence skill, successful project experience on new product introduction or Lean project or quality upgrade
• Good integrity, strong IP awareness, protect Applied benefit when working in supplier site
• Able to support significant domestic travel >50%
• Knowledge and successful experience on automation, AI is nice to have.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

English (Required), Japanese (Required)

### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

### Work Experience:

## Additional Information

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### Shift:

Not Overtime Eligible (Japan)

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### Travel:

Yes, 50% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

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.