Applied Materials · 3 months ago
Manager - FIB Lab Operations
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $202K/yr
7+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Manager - FIB Lab Operations will oversee FIB engineers and technicians, lead lab operations, and implement innovative solutions to enhance lab performance and efficiency.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Manage FIB engineers and technicians in utilizing FIB techniques for semiconductor characterization, create new FIB methods on advanced semiconductor applications from logic devices, memory technologies to power semiconductors, front end to back end
Manage, lead, and execute metrology engineering initiatives by applying advanced characterization expertise, ensuring all project outcomes are delivered in alignment with Applied Problem Solving methodology
Lead lab operations management including tracking and analyzing key operational metrics, identifying and implementing new metrics to drive lab performance, strategizing and executing workflow improvements, providing solutions to enhance lab efficiency and effectiveness
Develop and implement new technology and analytical instrumentation to enhance lab capabilities and performance, while maintaining hands-on engagement on tools to create and validate new methods for complex sample types, support team training, and establish structured training programs to continuously develop technical skills across the team
Interact with key customers and BU partners to resolve significantly complex metrology issues across all product lines
Manage escalations by proactively addressing urgent issues, being flexible to business demands, and supporting cross functional teams across different shifts outside regular business hours
Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders by creating and delivering clear, impactful presentations, sharing technical review and project updates, lead discussions to align on goal and execution
Generate internal and external documentation for techniques, lab protocol and procedures
Ensure lab operations meet all safety and IP standards by conducting regular audit, risk assessments and maintaining compliance documentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
7 - 10 Years of experience
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families
Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems
Impacts the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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