Operations and Customer Quality Engineer III

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

• Salary: $96,000.00 - $132,000.00
• Location: Kalispell, MT
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Opportunities to push the boundaries of what is possible and drive innovative solutions
• Comprehensive benefits package, including programs for health, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Eligibility for bonus and stock award programs

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies quality standards in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Develops and conducts related tests.
• Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment.
• Develops methods and parameters, project methodology, and/or project proposals.
• Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.
• Recommends corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies.
• Analyzes operational data and develops and implements recommendations.
• Participates in and may lead audits.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies.
• Tracks progress of qualification status, reviews reliability test results, determines disposition of non-compliant products, and reviews and releases qualification packs.
• Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and specification requirements.
• Reduces qualification cycle time and cost while still meeting quality performance requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; awareness of competition and differentiating factors.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Schedule

• Full time
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time