Weld Engineer III (E3)

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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.

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.

• 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; evaluate and certify welders/orbital equipment against internal and industry standards.
• Investigate weld-related nonconformances and field failures; perform root-cause analysis (e.g. fishbone 5-why DOE) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Specify and review nondestructive and destructive testing (NDT/DT) methods including dye penetrant radiographic helium leak and cross-section/metallurgical evaluation to verify weld integrity.
• 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.

• Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• Typically 4-7 years of relevant experience in welding/joining engineering manufacturing engineering or process engineering ideally in semiconductor aerospace medical device or other high-purity/high-precision manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR documentation and leading welder qualification programs.
• Prior experience with orbital and manual GTAW welding of stainless steel and exotic alloys (e.g. Hastelloy Inconel) is required.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred; Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or progress toward CWEng a plus.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section IX AWS D1.1/D1.6 and SEMI high-purity gas/chemical delivery standards.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (PT RT helium leak testing) and interpretation of metallurgical cross-sections.
• Experience with root-cause and quality tools such as 8D FMEA DOE and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proficiency with CAD/PLM tools (e.g. SolidWorks Creo Windchill) and standard MES/ERP systems a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate metallurgical and process data into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Solid understanding of materials science metallurgy and heat-affected-zone behavior in stainless steel and specialty alloys.
• Effective cross-functional communicator able to work with design engineering quality supply chain and production teams.
• Comfortable working hands-on with welding equipment and operators on the shop floor as well as at a desk generating engineering documentation.
• Self-directed with strong project management skills; able to prioritize across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Role is based primarily on-site to support welder qualification process trials and shop-floor troubleshooting with some flexibility for hybrid work depending on business needs.
• Requires occasional presence in fabrication shop and cleanroom-adjacent environments; use of PPE (safety glasses welding shade lenses gloves) as required when observing or conducting weld trials.
• Some domestic and limited international travel to support supplier qualification and multi-site manufacturing.

• Travel: Yes up to 15% of the time.
• Relocation: Eligible for this position.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage 401(k) with company match employee stock purchase plan and paid time off plus eligibility for bonus and stock award programs as applicable.

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 or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1.

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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 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 or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 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.