Product Quality & Reliability Engineer III

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Product Quality & Reliability Engineer III to develop, test, and maintain quality and reliability standards for semiconductor and display equipment. The role involves designing test methods, performing failure analysis, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure products meet customer expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain quality and reliability standards aligned with customer expectations.
• Design and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation procedures for product reliability.
• Create and execute quality/reliability test plans, perform failure analysis, and conduct FMECA.
• Document CRAMS, work with suppliers and engineers to enable test plans, and perform PQP at supplier sites.
• Gather operational and test data, evaluate results, and prepare testing documentation.
• Coach and mentor team members on quality and reliability processes.

Required profile

• MS in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 2‑4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) preferred.
• Ability to understand key business drivers and apply technical judgment.

Required skills

• FMECA
• Failure analysis
• Reliability modeling
• CRAMS documentation
• PQP execution
• ERAMS

What we offer

• Salary range $96,000 – $132,000 per year.
• Full‑time, onsite position with 20% travel.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and eligibility for bonus and stock awards.