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Applied Materials, Inc

Product Quality & Reliability Engineer IV - (E4)

Santa Clara, CA, United States

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00 · Full-time

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Pay: $133,500.00 - $183,500.00
Job type: Full-time
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Who We Are

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 that 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:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible - while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Job Summary As a Product Quality and Reliability Engineer you will part of Semiconductor Products Group (SPG) Quality group supporting Imaging and Process Control (IPC) Business Unit. You will be part of (or lead as appropriate) Quality and Reliability Engineering projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, and work with development engineers to ensure 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. You will also ensure sufficient definition and implementation of AMAT quality controls at the supplier and AMAT manufacturing centers.

Major Responsibilities

Evaluates, from a reliability standpoint, the materials, properties and techniques used in design and manufacturing by AMAT and AMAT's suppliers.
Analyzes 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).
Develops, applies, revises, maintains and/ or tests quality/reliability standards to ensure alignment with customer expectations.
Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the quality/ reliability of components and assemblies for IPC products.
Develops, implements quality/ reliability test plans and performs failure analysis. Drives 8D and FA projects towards successful implementation of solutions.
Perform FMECA, document CRAMS (component reliability) and work with suppliers and design engineers to enable CRAMS test plans.
Reliability modeling and development of ERAMS (equipment reliability) test plan
Develops methods and parameters and/or project proposals that demonstrate/validate performance of the designs.
Work with high tech Optics/PCB suppliers to define/lock the manufacturing process (PQP)
Ability to create a reliability growth models that shows how we can/will build up the reliability of the system.
You will be asked to present where we are on the reliability growth curve at any point in time
May be asked to coach, mentor and/or conduct training for targeted organizations on quality & reliability process

Key Competencies

Prefer Knowledge and Experience in LEDs, Lasers, PCB, and Board Assembly and other Electronics Assembly
Knowledge, Experience in Optics and software is a plus
Prefer Experience and Knowledge in Lithography and optical metrology as related to the Semiconductor Industry
Strong knowledge of Reliability Concepts
Demonstrates depth and breadth of expertise in mechanical/systems engineering, mechanisms and components qualification, manufacturing and failure analysis, DFR, electro-mechanical components.
Technically astute, analytical, data and detail oriented.
Self-driven, passionate, results oriented, high-energy, hands-on, with broad knowledge of product development, manufacturing quality and reliability methods.
Strong team and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively influence and lead others to find and implement solutions to complex quality and reliability problems.
Excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills.
Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Problem solver, uses structured problem solving techniques and tools (e.g., 8D), who analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Explains complex information to others in in logical sequence with focus on intent.
Strong desire to learn and grow your career with the organization
May be asked to travel to supplier or customer sites in the USA, Europe and Asia as required
Experience in use of AI tools to drive job efficiency and demonstration of development/proliferation of AI tools across company to improve productivity and operational efficiency is a big plus

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree required.
Preferred: Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Reliability, or any related field.
Preferred: 5+ Years of Experience in Q&R Engineering role, or equivalent
Semiconductor equipment and metrology experience is a plus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Skills

Control engineering
Printed circuit boards
Manufacturing processes
Assembly
Mechanical systems
Interpersonal skills
Lead others
Problem solving
Statistics
Sales

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