Applied Materials
Weld Engineer III - (E3)
Austin,TX · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$96k-$132kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Applied Materials is seeking a Weld Engineer to own weld process development, qualification, and continuous improvement for precision mechanical, vacuum, and gas/chemical delivery assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- This role partners with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing to develop robust weld procedures, qualify welders and equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and drive root-cause corrective action for weld-related defects, all within a high-purity, ultra-clean fabrication environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, qualify, and document Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for orbital GTAW, manual GTAW, and other applicable welding processes on stainless steel and specialty alloys.
- Define and validate weld parameters (current, travel speed, purge, filler selection) for new product introductions and design changes, in partnership with mechanical and product design engineering.
- Lead welder and welding-operator performance qualification (WPQ) programs
- perform root-cause analysis (e.g., fishbone, 5-why, DOE) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to resolve weld quality issues and drive process capability (Cpk) improvements.
- Support new equipment and tooling qualification for orbital welding heads, power supplies, purge systems, and fixturing.
- Author and maintain engineering specifications, work instructions, and training materials related to welding processes and cleanliness requirements.
- Support cost reduction, cycle-time reduction, and yield improvement initiatives across fabrication lines.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1/D1.6, SEMI, customer-specific specifications) and support internal/external audits.
- Lead welder and welding-operator performance qualification (WPQ) programs; evaluate and certify welders/orbital equipment against internal and industry standards.
Requirements
- use of PPE (safety glasses, welding shade lenses, gloves) as required when observing or conducting weld trials.
- Prior experience with orbital and manual GTAW welding of stainless steel and exotic alloys (e.g., Hastelloy, Inconel) is required.
- Experience with root-cause and quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, DOE, and statistical process control (SPC).
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field required
- advanced degree a plus.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred
- Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or progress toward CWEng a plus.
- Proficiency with CAD/PLM tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, Windchill) and standard MES/ERP systems a plus.
Compensation
- $96,000.00 - $132,000.00
Benefits
- 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.
- At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.
- Learn more about our benefits.
Company info
- 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.
- Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
- Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.
- At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- 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.
- Applied Materials endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via email at Accommodations_Program@amat.com or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1.
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Visa & Work Authorization
- 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, vetera
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