Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team. Are you an engineer who is passionate about learning and pushing your own limits? Come join our winning team that is focused on Quality Engineering and Reliability Engineering. We are working with engineers and scientists across business units, and across functions, to develop the next generation products with a relentless focus on quality and reliability. * Our engineering know-how is tested every day as we are analyzing failure modes to find the root cause for equipment failures during stress tests in the lab, or at customer sites. * Our engineering judgment is in demand every day as we are striving to develop the highest quality manufacturing processes and the most advanced and reliable production machines for our worldwide customers. * Our leadership is needed every day as we are driving projects in collaboration with Development, Supply Chain, Pilot Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Customer Engineering. Job Summary As the Product Quality and Reliability Engineer, you will report to the Director of Quality and Reliability (Q&R). You will lead multiple quality engineering projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You will also work with development engineers to ensure the proliferation of Design For Reliability (DFR) methods into our stream of new product developments. You will complete the reliability analysis for new products and plan the reliability validation tests. Major Responsibilities * Drives 8D and FA projects towards successful implementation of solutions. * Evaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties, and techniques used in design and manufacturing by AMAT and AMAT's suppliers. * Performs FMECA and works with supplier and development engineers to enable CRAMS test plans. Leads Part Qualification Process (PQP) at supplier sites. * Troubleshoot, analyze non-conformance and failure rate data using advanced business analytics to focus and prioritize the Q&R projects and prepare management reports. * Reviews Engineering Change Requests for their impact on Quality and Reliability (Q&R). Key Competencies * Demonstrates depth and breadth of expertise in mechanical/Electrical/systems engineering, mechanisms and components qualification, manufacturing and failure analysis, DFR, electro-mechanical components. * Technically astute and detail-oriented. High-energy, hands-on, self-confident leader with a broad knowledge of product development, manufacturing quality and reliability methods. * Strong interpersonal skills, personal presence, style, and demeanor, to effectively influence and lead others to find and implement solutions to complex quality and reliability problems. * Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills. * Strong desire to learn and grow your career with the organization. * Able to travel to supplier sites in the USA and Asia. Education and Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred * Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Statistics, Reliability, or a related field. Certified Quality or Reliability Engineer. Six Sigma certification (Black Belt, Green Belt). Semiconductor capital equipment experience. * Experience in Quality and Reliability preferred, strong analytical and problem-solving skills Company Facts: * Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT * Market Cap: $400 billion * Fiscal 2025 Revenue: $29 billion * Fiscal 2025 R&D: >$4 billion * Founded: November 10, 1967 * Headquarters: Santa Clara, California * Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries * Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States * Patents: >20000 issued ## Qualifications ### Education: Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ### Certifications: ### Languages: ### Years of Experience: 10 - 15 Years ### Work Experience: ## Additional Information ### ### Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ### Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time ### ### Relocation Eligible: Yes ### Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) Salary Range: $144,000.00 - $198,000.00 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.