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Product Safety Engineer - (E4)

AT Applied Materials
Applied Materials

Product Safety Engineer - (E4)

Santa Clara, CA

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary:
$138,000.00 - $183,500.00

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Location:
Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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.

You'll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

  • Applies extensive technical expertise in one or more safety engineering disciplines. Help to develop new standards, policies and procedures, including situations involving new substances for which no previous analysis work has been completed. Evaluates the introduction of new technologies and its potential interaction with other systems. Stay abreast of most recent research and industry trends in the field.
  • Serves as a representative on EH&S and Product Safety industry and association boards. Develop and/or implements programs to minimize risk to employees, customer and the environment. Responsible for Product Safety programs.
  • Serves in a consultative capacity with other internal organizations. Is the subject matter expert for Product Safety related to the hardware we develop. Leads EH&S Policy and Program development for the Company in EH&S disciplines. Has deep understanding of global operations and requirements to effectively develop and implement EH&S programs and policies. Responsible for programmatic roll-out of the policies and programs to functional owners and implementation plans. Serves as a representative on industry and association boards. Frequent interaction with senior managers and executives.
  • Manages complex and/or large scale projects to completion by leading groups through technical expertise.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for both the EH&S organization and other internal organizations in providing support in EH&S issues and concerns. Has subject matter expertise in Product Safety.
  • Acts as an industry expert representing AMAT by providing inputs to company standards or proposed industry standards in various industry forums. May interface between the company and governmental agencies
  • Uses subject matter expertise to establish compliance evaluation methods for products, programs, and facilities to meet company and governmental requirements.
  • Supports internal customers and external customers on complex code compliance issues, legal issues, and corporate responsibility issues.
  • Participates in compliance evaluation of products, programs, and facilities per company and governmental requirements. Participates in the evaluation and analysis of concept and feasibility studies.
  • Performs product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems. Prepares periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects and from liaison with other companies and outside organizations. Investigates accidents and specifies corrective action programs. May work with customer on complex code compliance issues
  • Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments and drive corrective actions within the various internal organizations.
  • May develop and implement Product Safety training programs for operations and exposures. Evaluates and specifies work methods, design requirements, procedures and policies. Gathers EHS information and evaluates results. Administers EH&S safety training programs.
  • May investigate accidents or incidents and analyze pertinent data and specifies corrective action.
  • Subject matter expert in compliance evaluation of products, programs, and facilities per company and governmental requirements.
  • May Lead investigation into incidents, product safety events, accidents and issues and analyze pertinent data for issues that may have global impact or require the subject matter expert for the organization to lead this effort.
  • Subject matter expert in the use of 8D, FMEA, PHA and other investigation and assessment methods.

Functional Knowledge

  • Regarded as the technical expert in Product Safety and detailed knowledge of the requirements located within; NFPA 79, SEMI S2, S8, S14, CE Mark, KC Mark

Business Expertise

  • Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

Leadership

  • Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

  • Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Education

  • B.S. In Engineering (mechanical, electrical)

Experience

  • 7 - 10 years

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

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.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA, USA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2512867
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities