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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$110,500.00 - $152,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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This role focuses on all research, development & engineering aspects of within Applied Materials Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Service Business Unit (SBU) supporting Applied Materials' customer install base in the semi-conductor industry. This person will engage cross-functionally to drive product vitality including all new service product development and continuous improvement aspects of the business working to exceed customer and business expectations. Executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering aspects of the ALD SBU including new service product development performance.
• Participate in developing service product roadmaps and managing product portfolios/investments.
• Leads customer application understanding and development to facilitate new product introduction.
• Accountable for the on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies to support customer, operating plan and growth commitments of the ALD SBU.
• Leads development and execution of project management (PMP), product lifecycle processes (PLC), continuous improvement programs, ECO etc.
• Supports quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives partnering with customers and operations.
• Manages technology partners and supports new product related strategic sourcing needs partnering with strategic sourcing/supply chain.
• Leads sampling field quality processes working closely with field commercial resources.
• Will prepare project plan and coordinates the attainment of project deliverables from planning to implementation. Maintains matrix for process improvements
• Will drive project deliverables and task details by through the use reports, tracking charts and, checklists.
• Aligns the activities of resources internal to the business unit to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.
• Monitors, and reports to the business unit on project's cost performance.
• Will participate on intra business unit design teams to complete projects. Will contribute to the team's technical development in the pursuit of the team's project goals.
• Will research causes to project obstacles and assist in implementing solutions for resolution.
• Builds strong teams and cross-functional engagement across multiple geographies & external partners including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal etc. Communicates RD&E progress /execution to senior executives and stakeholders.

Desired Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Higher Science/Engineering related degree (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical, or related field). MS or PhD preferred, with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Materials, deposition, plasma, systems experience and domain expertise, including physical vapor depiction (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and atomic layer deposition (ALD)

• Semiconductor applications and services experience desired

• New product introduction experience with a performance-based track record

• Strong program management and product lifecycle management experience

• Customer focused – Voice of Customer (VOC) domain expertise and strong customer acumen

• Positive can-do hands-on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for RD&E needs

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extends confidence and humility

• Ability to effectively manage and deliver to multiple Key Performance Indices (KPIs).

• Critical thinking and ability to influence and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management).

• Excellent personal time management and project management skills.

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.

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