New Product Manufacturing Engineer IV

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a New Product Manufacturing Engineer IV in Santa Clara, CA. The engineer leads the development, implementation and release of bill of materials and product structures for complex products, and drives new product manufacturing, test and sourcing strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and release of BOMs and product structure for complex products, and drive new product manufacturing, test and sourcing strategies.
• Recommend improvements to product commercialization and manage the development and validation of Operation Method Sheets (OMS).
• Use 3D solid model virtual analysis data, including Master Layout (MLO) and Digital Mock Up (DMU), to improve manufacturability.
• Take part in design reviews, giving DFA, DFAe, DFTp, ITO and operational efficiency feedback to help meet cost, quality and cycle time goals.
• Project-manage the Change Control Board (CCB), handling change requests, non-standard requests, engineering change orders, supplier problem sheets and engineering specification waivers.
• Lead the disposition and resolution of long-term corrective action issues, perform root cause corrective analysis and champion business process and software solutions.
• Lead the managed build process and provide technical support and training to Applied and contract manufacturing resources, including piece-part suppliers.

Required profile

• Depth and breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline, with leadership of functional teams or moderately complex projects.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices, and to lead others in solving complex problems.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others.
• Willingness to stand for long periods, walk, work in tight spaces and lift, and to wear clean-room PPE such as coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators and face shields.

What we offer

• Salary of $133,500 to $183,500.
• Full-time position with travel of about 20% of the time; relocation eligible.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.