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Metrology Ops and Customer Quality Engineer lll - (E3)

Applied Materials

Austin, TXFull-time$96–132K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$96–132K/yr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Applied Materials seeks a Metrology Ops and Customer Quality Engineer to validate supplier materials, develop inspection and testing methods, and apply quality standards. The role analyzes operational data, supports audits, and reviews qualification status and non-compliant products. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of ASME Y14.5, metrology hand tools, Zeiss CMM Calypso, and related inspection technologies. The position is full-time, first shift, and includes 10% travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Coordinate Measuring Machine ProgrammingCoordinate Measuring Machine OperationASME Y14.5Geometric Dimensioning and TolerancingMetrology Hand ToolsZeiss CMM CalypsoMitutoyo Automated Optical InspectionPrecision MachiningSecondary ProcessesCoatingsPlatingMetrology PracticesZeiss O-InspectIndustrial CT Scanning

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full 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

Salary:

$96,000.00 - $132,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Key Responsibilities

Utilizes Coordinate Measuring Machine programming and operating capabilities to validate incoming supplier material for compliance to the part print specification.

Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/ or production equipment while reducing measurement error.

Develops methods and parameters, project methodology and/ or project proposals.

Develops and uses procedures. Prepares documentation for inspection/ testing procedures. Recommends corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies.

Develops and applies quality standards in accordance with company and customer requirements. Develops and conducts related tests.

Analyze operational data; Develop and implement recommendations. Participates in and may lead internal and supplier audits.

Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Tracks progress of qualification status, reviews reliability test results, determines disposition of non-compliant products, reviews and releases qualification packs

Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary. Read and interpret technical drawings and specification requirements.

Reduces qualification cycle time and cost while still meeting quality performance requirements.

Work as part of a dynamic functional team. Willing to collaborate, develop and share measurement best known methods across metrology sites.

One position available for First Shift

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Detailed knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for application during dimensional metrology inspections.

  • Experience using Hand Tools for Metrology – Surface Plates, Pin Gages, Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gages, Dial Indicators for open layout inspection.

  • Advanced level experience on Zeiss CMM Calypso Programming

  • Willing to share metrology best practices in a team dynamic

  • Experience on Mitutoyo Automated Optical Inspection (optional)

  • Knowledge of Precision Machining, Secondary Processes, Coatings, Plating, etc. – is desirable (optional)

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Knowledge of Metrology Practices and CMM Zeiss Calypso Experience, Zeiss O-Inspect Experience, and Industrial CT scanning experience preferred

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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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 [email protected], 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,930 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$96–132K/yr
  • Texas median$90–149K/yr93 salary ranges
  • US median$90–149K/yr1,837 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $114K, is 5% below the Texas median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Quality Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 189 open Quality Engineer jobs in Texas and 2,930 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (2,376 postings).
Education
1,690 of the 2,930 open Quality Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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