Applied Materials · 2 days ago
Process Engineer, Director (PVD)
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $260K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Director Process Engineer will direct a process technology group responsible for research, development, and implementation of new products and enhancements to existing product lines, while also managing complex technical projects that influence product strategy.
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Responsibilities
Directs a process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
Manages unusually complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products
Leads alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the unit's product line
Lead for alpha and beta product release for business unit's product line
Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers unusually complex process issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) involving the business unit's product line
Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers in the area of long-term strategy related to process development
Defines performance metrics and reports on organization's progress against specific goals
This position originates, develops and executes the most complex technical projects and influences future technology and product strategy. Focus, knowledge, judgment and intuition is required for those technical challenges that may not have an identified solution by customer, competitors or within industry. Works on critical complex issues that impact longer term product development and business success measured by two or more of the following: incremental revenue growth, market share increases, key customer penetrations, time to market improvement and commercial value of the work
Within safety guidelines originate, design, perform, collect data, analyze and compile reports on unusually complex engineering experiments and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions. Widely recognized internally (across Business Units) as one of the company's top experts in their field
Conceive and implement new technology, normally named as primary inventor on numerous critical patents and recognized through awards and/or published papers within the last five years. Decisions impact major product development programs and business success at the division/segment level
Leads through contribution to the development of new principles and concepts. As a technical role model to Applied's technical and engineering community, this position acts as a mentor to guide less experienced engineers. Typically is involved in judging the approach and verifying the validity of technical strategies
Deep subject matter expert who consults with management and customers on exceptionally complex technical issues. Viewed as a company resource for specific technology and interacts with the engineering community internally and externally (where appropriate) based on business need. Represents Applied on industry boards/consortia, seen as a thought leader in area of expertise, regarded by customers and external leaders as an expert and thought leader in their field
In most cases, this is an Individual Contributor role. May manage a small group of engineers and/or post doctoral researchers(no more than 8 maximum) who assist in performing research or experimentation
Qualification
Required
Directs a process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
Manages unusually complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products
Leads alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the unit's product line
Lead for alpha and beta product release for business unit's product line
Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers unusually complex process issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) involving the business unit's product line
Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers in the area of long-term strategy related to process development
Defines performance metrics and reports on organization's progress against specific goals
This position originates, develops and executes the most complex technical projects and influences future technology and product strategy. Focus, knowledge, judgment and intuition is required for those technical challenges that may not have an identified solution by customer, competitors or within industry. Works on critical complex issues that impact longer term product development and business success measured by two or more of the following: incremental revenue growth, market share increases, key customer penetrations, time to market improvement and commercial value of the work
Within safety guidelines originate, design, perform, collect data, analyze and compile reports on unusually complex engineering experiments and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions. Widely recognized internally (across Business Units) as one of the company's top experts in their field
Conceive and implement new technology, normally named as primary inventor on numerous critical patents and recognized through awards and/or published papers within the last five years. Decisions impact major product development programs and business success at the division/segment level
Leads through contribution to the development of new principles and concepts. As a technical role model to Applied's technical and engineering community, this position acts as a mentor to guide less experienced engineers. Typically is involved in judging the approach and verifying the validity of technical strategies
Deep subject matter expert who consults with management and customers on exceptionally complex technical issues. Viewed as a company resource for specific technology and interacts with the engineering community internally and externally (where appropriate) based on business need. Represents Applied on industry boards/consortia, seen as a thought leader in area of expertise, regarded by customers and external leaders as an expert and thought leader in their field
In most cases, this is an Individual Contributor role. May manage a small group of engineers and/or post doctoral researchers(no more than 8 maximum) who assist in performing research or experimentation
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy
MTS Mgrs must manage less than 8 employees
Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience
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.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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