Who We Are

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:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead cross-functional efforts involving supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, field service, AGS, and quality teams to resolve supply chain-related issues impacting customer shipments and business unit revenue.

· Oversee supply chain continuity and capacity planning, including crisis management and strategic supplier engagement.

· Act as a key liaison between product line leadership and cross-functional teams to drive execution of strategic programs that support revenue and gross margin goals.

· Drive COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction initiatives through supplier collaboration, hardware qualification, and material cost optimization.

· Build and maintain long-term supply chain and hardware roadmaps aligned with future products and technological needs to build a healthier and robust supply chain for NPI products.

· Investigate customer-site failures and coordinate with supplier quality, internal engineering, and external suppliers to identify root causes and define solution paths.

· Develop and implement business processes that improve responsiveness, reliability, and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

Functional Knowledge

· Demonstrates strong technical expertise in semiconductor industry, capital equipment, and supplier ecosystems, with a deep understanding of failure analysis and quality systems.

Business Expertise

· Applies industry knowledge to interpret complex challenges and recommend best practices that improve product reliability, delivery performance, and cost structure.

Leadership

· Leads cross-functional initiatives with moderate complexity, balancing technical risk, supplier dynamics, and business impact.

Problem Solving

· Drives resolution of complex field and supply chain issues using structured problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier engagement.

Impact

· Directly influences customer satisfaction, revenue realization, and operational success through strategic supply chain and supplier management.

Interpersonal Skills

· Communicates complex technical and operational concepts effectively across internal teams and external suppliers; negotiates solutions that align with business priorities and customer needs.

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.