GPS Engineer IV

About the role

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that enable the production of advanced semiconductor and display chips. The GPS Engineer IV will work on new product development, ensuring reliability and quality throughout the design and launch phases. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to drive innovative solutions and resolve field issues.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure legacy corrective actions and Lessons Learned are captured in new product design intent.
• Contribute to the FMECA process.
• Develop new procedures and Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service new products.
• Participate in Engineering Design Reviews.
• Partner with Quality & Reliability (Q&R) to review and address top field issues.
• Participate in or own the CAPA process.
• Conduct or facilitate Failure Analysis (FA) when needed.
• Drive resolution of key issues with Engineering.
• Own beta site test plans and reporting.
• Align with Global Technical Training (GTT) on training plans for new products and train the trainers.
• Identify new parts that need to be stocked by AGS and ensure proper inventory placement.

Required profile

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline or field.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity.
• Leads others to solve complex problems, using sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Impacts achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.