Senior Manager leading initiatives in product quality & reliability for semiconductor equipment and components at Applied Materials. Responsible for developing methodologies and managing a team of engineers in Taiwan.
Responsibilities
Leading company-wide initiative referred as 'Local FA center' developing N+2 Failure Analysis Technologies
Partners closely with BU (ex. MDP, DDP, Etch, FEP, EPI and others) and central engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field organizations to understand customer need
Develops Failure Analysis Metrology Recipes, drives continuous improvement or Beyond Spec Solutions, and ensures future robust product performance for major customers
Provides technical and people leadership, sets quality and reliability standards, and drives adoption of best practices to improve customer satisfaction, fleet performance, and operational excellence
Develops and deploys quality and reliability methodologies across engineering and manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements
Analyzes product, process, and field data to identify systemic issues, define improvement priorities, and drive corrective and preventive actions
Partners with engineering teams on design-for-quality and design-for-reliability initiatives, including risk assessments, qualification strategies, and reliability modeling
Provides technical leadership for high-impact quality or reliability escalations, ensuring structured root cause analysis and timely resolution
Develops and maintains quality and reliability training programs to ensure alignment with current technologies and business needs
Leads, coaches, and develops a team of quality and reliability engineers; sets goals, evaluates performance, and supports career development
Collaborates with global stakeholders to promote consistent quality practices and continuous improvement across regions and product lines
Requirements
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
Benefits
supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
health and wellbeing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
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