Applied Materials · 7 hours ago
Sr Dir, Process Engineer PMTS
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $275K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce new chips and advanced displays. The Senior Director of Process Engineer PMTS will direct a large process technology group responsible for research, development, and implementation of new products, while managing complex applications of scientific theory and processes.
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Responsibilities
Directs a large process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
Manages exceptionally complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the division
Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers High Value Problems (HVP) on exceptionally complex process issues involving the division/segment
Leads strategic planning efforts 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
Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the division/segment
Responsible for alpha and beta product release for the division/segment
This position originates, develops and executes the most complex technical projects and influences future technology and product strategy. Involved in prioritizing technology programs and projects which may include more than one technology field. Substantial 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 three 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 disruptive and ingenious
Develop innovative solutions as part of substantial track record of significant technology contributions. Widely recognized internally as one of the company's top experts in their field, consult within the company to solve the most difficult technical problems. Establish credibility with key customers, the external technical community and have the ability to drive projects with customers
Conceive and implement new technology, normally named as primary inventor on numerous critical patents and recognized through multiple awards and/or published papers within the last five years. Recognized by customers and/or industry forums. Decisions impact major product development programs and business success at the division/segment level. Decisions may also impact the strategic direction and R&D investment for the group or company
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 large process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
Manages exceptionally complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the division
Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers High Value Problems (HVP) on exceptionally complex process issues involving the division/segment
Leads strategic planning efforts 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
Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the division/segment
Responsible for alpha and beta product release for the division/segment
This position originates, develops and executes the most complex technical projects and influences future technology and product strategy. Involved in prioritizing technology programs and projects which may include more than one technology field. Substantial 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 three 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 disruptive and ingenious
Develop innovative solutions as part of substantial track record of significant technology contributions. Widely recognized internally as one of the company's top experts in their field, consult within the company to solve the most difficult technical problems. Establish credibility with key customers, the external technical community and have the ability to drive projects with customers
Conceive and implement new technology, normally named as primary inventor on numerous critical patents and recognized through multiple awards and/or published papers within the last five years. Recognized by customers and/or industry forums. Decisions impact major product development programs and business success at the division/segment level. Decisions may also impact the strategic direction and R&D investment for the group or company
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 as well as the changing business environment
Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition
Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives
MTS Mgrs must manage less than 8 employees
Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function
Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues
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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