Supplier Engineer, Gas Distribution and Chemical Delivery - (E3)

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. 

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Location:

Seoul,KOR, Tokyo,JPN

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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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) specializing in chemical delivery and semiconductor fluid handling components. This role will focus on managing and developing suppliers across Korea and Japan, ensuring world‑class component quality, compliance with SEMI standards, and robust process controls for high‑purity chemical delivery systems.

The ideal candidate has deep technical knowledge of components such as mass flow controllers (MFCs), valves, pressure regulators, tubing/fittings, o‑rings, heaters, sensors, and ultra-high-purity (UHP) gas/chemical handling assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Own supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement for Korea- and Japan-based component suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and risk evaluations using industry standards (SEMI, ISO9001, IATF, etc.).
• Lead 8D, SCAR, containment, and root-cause investigations for supplier-caused quality issues.

Component & Process Expertise

• Evaluate and approve manufacturing processes for:
  • MFCs, valves, regulators, gas sticks
  • Heaters, sensors, filters, o‑rings, elastomers
  • Chemical delivery assemblies and UHP components
• Review supplier drawings, specifications, PFMEAs, control plans, and process capability data.
• Ensure cleanliness, leak integrity, and performance per SEMI standards (e.g., SEMI F20, F57, F38, F104, etc.).

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Support new product introduction (NPI) by collaborating with R&D, design engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Provide onsite technical leadership for supplier process improvements, equipment upgrades, yield improvements, and contamination reduction.
• Partner with internal quality, procurement, and operations teams to ensure flawless supplier execution.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure supplier manufacturing and materials are compliant with relevant SEMI, UHP, and high‑purity chemical delivery standards.
• Lead risk mitigation activities, including PCAs, FMEAs, MSA, and process capability improvement metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering within semiconductor or high‑purity industries.
• Hands‑on experience with MFCs, valves, regulators, heaters, o‑rings/elastomers, or UHP fluid systems.
• Strong understanding of SEMI standards, cleanliness requirements, and contamination controls.
• Fluent Japanese (required) and professional English.
• Ability to travel frequently to suppliers across Korea and Japan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Japanese suppliers (e.g., Horiba, Fujikin, CKD, KOFLOC, Nippon Seisen, etc.).
• Knowledge of chemical delivery modules, gas delivery systems, GC panels, or TIG-welded UHP assemblies.
• Competence in quality tools: 8D, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, DOE, FMEA.
• Experience with supplier development and improving process robustness/throughput.
• Strong communication skills with cross‑cultural sensitivity.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 30%

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.