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[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/KumamotoJPN/TKM-supplier-engineer_R2630396) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / TKM supplier engineer ## Job description ### Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. ### What We Offer Location: Kumamoto,JPN, Tokyo,JPN 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 Evaluates technical requirements of new and existing Best Know Method, work with supplier to define or recommend prats cleaning solution, which would result in savings, lead time reductions, system improvements, increased parts life and/or mitigated risk. Work with Surface Tech or Quality teams to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements, make sure all expectations are communicated effectively to supporting suppliers. Continuous involvement in the Supplier Selection Process to develop a supply base that provides competitive advantage in quality, value/cost, delivery and technology. Leads the supplier technical audit process and evaluates supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier. Training other supplier engineers on the supplier audit and evaluation process. Participation with Quality team in quality problem resolutions and incident management, supervise supplier corrective and preventive action. Identifies and drives broad based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level. Assist in cost planning by monitoring key cost drivers, supply markets, to ensure a competitive advantage. ### Functional Knowledge - Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field ### Business Expertise - Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity ### Problem Solving - Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies ### Interpersonal Skills - Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view Qualifications Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in chemistry, mechanical, materials etc. engineering disciplines. 10+ years working experience in the semiconductor industry or parts manufacture/cleaning related field Good communication skill, influence skill, successful project experience on new product introduction or Lean project or quality upgrade Good integrity, strong IP awareness, protect Applied benefit when working in supplier site Able to support significant domestic travel >50% - Knowledge and successful experience on automation, AI is nice to have. ### Additional Information Time Type Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 50% 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Multiple locations[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/KumamotoJPN/TKM-supplier-engineer_R2630396) ## More jobs at Applied Materials ### [AGS and Spares - Supplier Engineer (E5)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/448eb60d41f3a8b4d4f6/) ### [AGS and Spares Supplier Engineer (E4)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/f88616f4975c6405b077/) ### [Business Unit Operations III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/0d7e369fbbc74a806731/) ### [CD-SEM(VeritySEM) Process Support Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/261a54c5cd20369f5688/) ### [Customer Business Operations Specialist I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/70aa20f06d0129cf3a38/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Supplier Engineer-Ultrasound](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philips/jobs/6b42f9a20bdc9c74df15/) Philips ### [Mid-Level Supplier Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/boeing/jobs/70ad540df50646c61708/) Boeing ### [Supplier development engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/86427df84a61f3bd80ce/) ABB · Beijing, China ### [Supplier Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/b44e8c23288e497edce6/) TotalEnergies OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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