Senior Manager, Product Q&R Engineer - (M5)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Hsinchu,TWN, Tainan,TWN

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Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product quality and reliability programs, including the definition, implementation, and governance of standards, methods, and processes.
• Develop and deploy quality and reliability methodologies across engineering and manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements.
• Analyze product, process, and field data to identify systemic issues, define improvement priorities, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with engineering teams on design-for-quality and design-for-reliability initiatives, including risk assessments, qualification strategies, and reliability modeling.
• Provide technical leadership for high-impact quality or reliability escalations, ensuring structured root cause analysis and timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain quality and reliability training programs to ensure alignment with current technologies and business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality and reliability engineers set goals, evaluate performance, and support career development.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to promote consistent quality practices and continuous improvement across regions and product lines.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Engineering with materials and metrology related research preferred.
• PMP trained or certified preferred.
• Hands on Metrology operating experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with research organizations and universities to develop new FA capability.
• 10+ years of experience in or product engineering within the semiconductor or high-tech equipment industry with critical understanding on how to enhance product Quality & Reliability.
• Proven leadership experience managing mid to large scale projects and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong background in quality and reliability methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FRACAS, SPC, DOE, reliability testing, and root cause analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical problem-solving efforts and influence stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and field organizations.
• Fluent communication skills in English ability to clearly present technical and business topics to diverse audiences.

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.