Supplier Engineer, Gas Distribution, Chemical Delivery
Applied Materials
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seoul • South Korea
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About the role
- Own supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement for Korea- and Japan-based component suppliers
- Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and risk evaluations using industry standards (SEMI, ISO9001, IATF, etc.)
- Lead 8D, SCAR, containment, and root-cause investigations for supplier-caused quality issues
- Evaluate and approve manufacturing processes for MFCs, valves, regulators, gas sticks, heaters, sensors, filters, o-rings, elastomers, chemical delivery assemblies and UHP components
- Review supplier drawings, specifications, PFMEAs, control plans, and process capability data
- Ensure cleanliness, leak integrity, and performance per SEMI standards
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by collaborating with R&D, design engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams
- Provide onsite technical leadership for supplier process improvements, equipment upgrades, yield improvements, and contamination reduction
- Partner with internal quality, procurement, and operations teams to ensure flawless supplier execution
- Ensure supplier manufacturing and materials are compliant with relevant SEMI, UHP, and high-purity chemical delivery standards
- Lead risk mitigation activities, including PCAs, FMEAs, MSA, and process capability improvement metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering within semiconductor or high-purity industries
- Hands-on experience with MFCs, valves, regulators, heaters, o-rings/elastomers, or UHP fluid systems
- Strong understanding of SEMI standards, cleanliness requirements, and contamination controls
- Fluent in Japanese (required) and professional English
- Ability to travel frequently to suppliers across Korea and Japan.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture
- Programs and support for personal and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier qualificationperformance monitoringsupplier auditsprocess assessmentsrisk evaluations8DSCARroot-cause investigationsmanufacturing processesprocess capability improvement
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingrisk mitigation