**Key Responsibilities** · Review and approve supplier welding procedures for Applied Materials products and applications · Helps to establish best-known practices to establish and improve welding processes in the fabrication supply base · Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and corrective actions at suppliers · Supports supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability. Supports supplier selection to develop a supply base that provides a competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology · Supports new product development/introduction by reviewing process specifications, engineering drawing, and first article inspections to ensure integrity and clarity. Develops supplier capability to meet these requirements · Provides training and mentoring to internal teams on fabrication processes and the supplier audit/evaluation process **Functional Knowledge** · Ability to audit welding procedures for code compliance and evaluate their functionality and effectiveness for the application · Substantial experience in aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel welding with some knowledge in machining and fabrication. Knowledge of AWS codes and standards is required. · Knowledgeable in fabrication methods used to meet cleanliness requirements for the semiconductor tool industry (Recommended) · Willingness to develop technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: metal finishing (e. g. plating, anodization, ENP), precision cleaning or chemical analysis methods. **Problem Solving** · Solves complex technical problems that have a broad impact on the business. · Understanding and use of various problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D, six sigma, etc. · Willingness to learn and be flexible in problem-solving approaches. **Leadership** · Align project objectives to requirements of both internal and external customers. · May lead project teams with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity to achieve milestone and objectives · Keeps commitments while executing on multiple projects. · Negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view **Communication Skills** · Communicates technical concepts effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences. **Experience and Education** · 7+ years of experience in welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, EBW, LBW, etc.) and thermal cutting processes required. · Experience with manual, semi-automated, and automated welding processes and systems. · Must possess a strong knowledge of metallurgy of steels, testing of materials, and heat treatments. · Experience with brazing process (VB, FB, TB, etc.) on aluminum and stainless steel preferred · Certified Welding Inspector (AWS D1. 1 or ASME B31. 3) preferred. · One or more of the following certifications: · CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) · CWS (Certified Welding Supervisor) · CWE (Certified Welding Educator) · ASNT ACCP Level I, II, or III · CWEng (Certified Welding Engineer) · Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree in welding, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering or equivalent education and working experience related discipline **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 7 - 10 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes **U.S. Salary Range:** $140,000.00 - $192,500.00 The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.