Electrical Engineer II

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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

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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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct obsolescence risk assessment for prompt risk mitigation strategy and implementation to ensure product manufacturability and sustenance.
• Identify alternate solutions and validate FFF compatibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for recommendations and approvals on alternate solutions including testing, qualifications and re-designs requirements.
• Collaborate with Materials organization to secure sufficient inventory basis supply-demand projections and product roadmap.
• Execute engineering changes ensuring compliance to standard procedures.
• Maintain records of the obsolescence projects incl. priority, mitigation actions, status, etc.
• Complete assigned projects / tasks ensuring compliance to productivity and quality goals.
• Participate in resolving customer complaints & escalations through root-cause analysis and corrective-preventive actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to increase team’s overall effectiveness.

Functional Knowledge

• Sound technical knowledge of electrical & electromechanical concepts and applications - components, schematics, electrical system, PCB, cable & harness
• Component obsolescence forecasting and risk mitigation strategies
• Component selection; alternate source identification & FFF Validation
• BOM Analysis / Comparison (Module Impact and Structure Analysis)
• Product Lifecycle Methodology and PLM / ERP tools
• Engineering change management methodology
• CAD & PCB design and tools
• Safety Compliance (UL/CSA/FCC)
• Materials Mgmt - Risk analysis & LTB estimation

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Additional Information

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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.