EPI/CMP SmartStart Install Automation Engineer

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:

Pyeongtaek-NF Summit,KOR

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

Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact.  Coordinates/Performs test fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required.   Leads test fixture equipment maintenance program and coordinates efforts accordingly.  Tracks metrics and report out performance as required.

Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures.  Drives new test fixture designs and implement as necessary.  Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required.  Drives applicable manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.

Estimates test fixture manufacturing cost, determines scheduling requirements and makes recommendations for new fixture designs.  Leads team in the use of DFx principles to reduce costs and improve delivered quality.

Leads the development of SOW's for assigned test fixtures.  Coordinates efforts of all stakeholders to ensure alignment on test specs and project requirements. May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.

Determines root cause and corrective action analysis for issues that arise during design and deployment of test fixtures and provides failure analysis report as required.   Drives corrective actions if necessary.

Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.  Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.  Mentors and trains lower level engineers.

May coordinate outsourcing activities with external test fixture suppliers.

Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% 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.