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

Location:

Hsinchu,TWN, Linkou,TWN, Taichung,TWN, Tainan,TWN

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

Working under the direction of the Manager of Product Safety, serve as Product Safety Engineer supporting key Business Units and customers in Taiwan.  Assist with other businesses or Enterprise-wide initiatives as requested by the Senior Director, Product Safety. Develop a deep understanding of global operations and requirements to effectively assist Business Unit functional owners with programmatic roll-out, integration and implementation.Apply technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, including chemical, mechanical and electrical.  Leverage safety knowledge and experiences within the engineering disciplines. Serve in a consultative capacity with Business Unit stakeholders as the subject matter expert for Product Safety processes, regulations, industry standards and Applied specifications as they pertain to products we develop.  Requisite expertise includes, but is not limited to, SEMI S2, SEMI S10, NFPA79, the EU Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, and the Low Voltage Directive. Apply an array of analysis techniques to evaluate hazards on Applied tools including failure modes and effects cause analysis (FMECA), process hazard analysis (PHA), hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), fishbone and other root cause investigation methods.Evaluate the introduction of new technologies and products to ensure conformity with applicable regulatory, industry and Applied product safety requirements.  Assist in managing complex and/or large scale projects to completion by leveraging technical expertise and experience. Provide product safety-related input on concept and feasibility studies.  Perform product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems. Prepare periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects as needed.Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments, and facilitate the completion of applicable reports such as S2, EMC and Machinery Directive. Assist in ensuring the business drives tool assessment corrective actions to completion.Conduct the initial evaluation of tool-related events, determine the initial risk ranking and assign an incident investigation owner/group to facilitate cause determination and applicable mitigation.  Analyze pertinent product safety event data to detect trends and issues that may have global impact or require Enterprise mitigation.Support Applied Business Units and external customers on complex code compliance questions, legal inquiries, and corporate responsibility objectives.Assist in the development and implementation of Product Safety policies, programs, procedures and training.Engage as an Applied representative on EH&S and Product Safety industry and association boards.  Provide input to influence development of proposed industry standards in various.  Interface and benchmark with company and governmental agencies to benchmark and provide input on trends. 

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, chemical)Level-B (or above) Occupational safety and health management personnel Certification 乙級(或以上)職業安全衛生管理員

Experience

5-years’ experience in the semiconductor industry providing product safety support, engineering, EHS or an associated role.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.