Engineering Change (EC) Engineer at Applied… · Bengaluru

Engineering Change (EC) Engineer Location: Bangalore,IND Who We Are 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. What We Offer Location: Bangalore,IND 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. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. You'll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success. Job Description: EC Engineer is responsible for the development and management of the Engineering Change Order process for assigned groups and/or product families or lines from documentation of initial problem statement through implementation and execution of the engineering change. Mediates problems across division lines to remove barriers preventing effective implementation of engineering changes. Ensures rapid and efficient processing of ECOs, resulting in cost-effective change implementation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prioritizes Review of ECOs and expedites release of ECO, in the implementation cycle. Review ECO's for content completeness, Structure of Bill of Material, customer impact (internal and external), organizational impact, and functional product impact Determines effect of ECOs on products and processes; adequately ascertains who needs to be included in the evaluation, disposition, assignment, definition, approval and implementation of the ECO; routes ECOs. Coordinates with other impacted EC analysts; verifies that appropriate CIB (Change Implementation Board) members are included on the ECO based on Product Family, Product Line, Change Category, planner/buyer and product option tree, as applicable. Communicates issues logged with EC Analysts or EC engineers to ensure for correctness of the ECO Analyzes part structure to determine the scope / impact of product changes; conducts where-used searches. Trains / coaches ECO participants in their functional areas; advises ECO participants on possible solutions for ECO related problems, issues or situations; routinely mediates conflicts between ECO participants. Evaluates ECO process for continuous improvement opportunities; assists in KPI development, and document the process. Regularly participates in ECO PM’s meetings. Participates in projects; may lead a ECO CIB project. Reviewing ECOs and recommending material related changes through the Change Control Board, identifying ECO impacted kits and assemblies and updating ECO notification summary comments to reflect current status. Knowledge: Knowledge of Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes, forms, instructions, and policies Knowledge of ECO roles and responsibilities. Knowledge of PDM and BOMs & item master theory. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to write and track ECOs. Working Knowledge on different Engineering change management software packages like, Oracle, SAP etc., Knowledge on PLM software like, TCE (Team Center Engineering), Wind chill. Demonstrated computer skills to include MS Office, Lotus Notes, Visio and/or other software / systems necessary for the performance of the job Project management skills: Ability to work with Cross Functional Teams. Time management skills. Effective negotiation skills. Effective presentation skills. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Education Bachelor's Degree 3 to 6 Years of Experience Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes and the ability to engage with suppliers to resolve issues. Knowledge of manufacturing methods and materials to include basic lean philosophy and principles. Knowledge of safety procedures and cleanroom protocol. Knowledge of cross cultural communications. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% 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.