Applied Materials

Supplier Engineer

Applied Materials
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeKumamoto • JapanSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier evaluation and technical audits within the semiconductor industry, focusing on continuous improvement and effective communication with suppliers. Possesses strong project management skills in new product introduction and Lean methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier EvaluationTechnical AuditsContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementLean Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evaluate technical requirements for new and existing Best Known Methods
  • Work with suppliers to define or recommend parts cleaning solutions that deliver savings, lead-time reductions, system improvements, increased parts life, or mitigated risk
  • Collaborate with Surface Technology and Quality teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and accurate
  • Communicate expectations effectively to supporting suppliers
  • Participate continuously in supplier selection to develop a competitive supply base
  • Lead supplier technical audits and evaluate supplier performance and capability
  • Drive continuous improvement opportunities at suppliers
  • Train other supplier engineers on supplier audit and evaluation processes
  • Participate in quality problem resolution and incident management
  • Supervise supplier corrective and preventive actions
  • Identify and drive broad-based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level
  • Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers and supply markets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in chemistry, mechanical, materials, or related engineering disciplines
  • 10+ years working experience in the semiconductor industry or parts manufacture/cleaning related field
  • Good communication and influencing skills
  • Successful project experience on new product introduction, Lean projects, or quality upgrades
  • Good integrity and strong IP awareness
  • Ability to protect Applied Materials’ interests when working at supplier sites
  • Able to support significant domestic travel greater than 50%
  • Knowledge and successful experience with automation and AI is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
  • Employee health and wellbeing programs and support
  • Personal and professional growth support
  • Domestic travel support
  • Relocation eligible

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Hard Skills
Parts Cleaning SolutionsCost PlanningQuality Problem ResolutionIncident ManagementEngineering Drawing Requirements
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsIntegrityStrong IP Awareness
Tools & Technologies
AutomationAI
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster's Degree
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor IndustryParts ManufactureSupplier PerformanceSupplier Corrective ActionsSupplier Selection