Customer Experience Engineer II (E2)

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

Salary:

$78,500.00 - $108,000.00

Location:

Kalispell,MT

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

· Manages major customer escalations across all supporting functions.

· Works with FIELD (Customer Engineer, iTeam, and Customer Quality Engineer) to build the case for quality issues during tool startup. Assembles and manages issue-specific quality teams (MFG, BU, Supplier, Field, … etc.) to contain, root-cause, and correct the issue.

· Reviews startup NC (Non-Conformance) from key customers to identify systemic issues. Coordinates with respective IOF (Issue Owning Function) to provide long-term corrective actions for improvement of our product quality.

General Profile:

Requires problem-solving/soft skills and project management experience. Uses best practices and internal/external business knowledge to improve products or services of customers’ concern. Works independently with minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues for knowledge-sharing.

Functional Knowledge

· Develops methods, parameters, and/or project proposals to derive customers’ expected results.

· Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in engineering discipline.

· Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches. Understands the inspection procedures and the associated measuring devices. Reads and interprets test requirement/coverage and its specifications & test limits.

· Proficiency in applying software tools on data analysis to understand the trend or area of focus on problems.

Business Expertise

· Builds the case for individual quality events.

· The ability to compile a comprehensive list of customers’ issues to effectively track and resolve them.

· The application of Applied Materials software/database system for problem-solving.

· Develops and applies quality standards (QMS) in accordance with company and customer requirements.

· Takes a proactive approach to predicting and addressing issues before they occur, based on previously reported issues.

· Has knowledge of best practices and how one area integrates with others.

· Leads in RRT (Rapid Respond Team) NC review meeting for field startup.

· Partners with the FSO (Field Service Organization) and reginal CQE (Customer Quality Engineer) to understand the VOC (Voice of Customer) and takes appropriate actions.

· Evaluates work methods, procedures, and policies. Tracks progress of quality event status. Reviews reliability test results. Determines disposition of non-compliant products. Reviews and releases qualification packs

Leadership

· Manages the root cause, containment, and solution owned by respective IOF.

· Leads and facilitates internal cross-functional team meeting.

· Works with CQE team to participate in meeting with customers.

· Works closely with the FSO and Installation team to address any customer concerns/complaints. Provides weekly feedback regarding any improvement.

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

· No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.

Problem Solving

· Understands and can apply 8D principle to resolve issues.

· Solves complex problems; takes new perspectives on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

· Identifies and monitors immediate containment actions for field reported issues. Addresses customer escalations by investigating the issues, determining Root Cause, and driving an 8Ds as necessary.

· Recommends corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies. Analyzes operational data. Develops and implements recommendations. Participates in and may lead audits.

Impact

· Impacts a range of customers, operations, projects, or service activities within own and other related teams. Works within broad guidelines and policies.

· Reduces qualification cost and cycle time while still meeting quality performance requirements.

Interpersonal Skills

· Customer/executive presentation

· Influences without authority

· Explains difficult or sensitive information. Works to build consensus.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 2 – 4 Years

Additional Information

Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (Kalispell, MT)

· Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

· Relocation Eligible: No

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.