Applied Materials · 1 day ago
Operations Research Practitioner
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$152K/yr - $209K/yr
2+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, specializing in semiconductor and display technology. The Operations Research Practitioner will design and implement optimization models to improve efficiency in manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into production systems.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and develop mathematical models to solve real-world optimization problems in manufacturing where available time to results is constrained
Implement and solve models using commercial solvers like Gurobi, Hexaly, CPLEX. or open-source alternatives
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate optimization solutions into production systems
Analyze large datasets to extract insights and validate model assumptions
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports
Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in operations research and optimization technologies
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Leads projects
Solves problems in moderately difficult to complex situations
Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Works to build consensus
Qualification
Required
Strong academic foundation in operations research, applied mathematics, or a related field
Practical experience in solving complex optimization problems in industrial settings
Good programming skills
Master's Degree with 2 or more years of professional experience, or Bachelor's degree with 7 or more years of professional experience
Design and develop mathematical models to solve real-world optimization problems in manufacturing
Implement and solve models using commercial solvers like Gurobi, Hexaly, CPLEX, or open-source alternatives
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate optimization solutions into production systems
Analyze large datasets to extract insights and validate model assumptions
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports
Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in operations research and optimization technologies
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Leads projects
Solves problems in moderately difficult to complex situations
Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Works to build consensus
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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