Director, Process Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d • $189,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The Director, Process Engineer directs a process technology group responsible for research, development, and implementation of new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines. The role manages complex applications of scientific theory and processes in product development and ongoing technical management, and leads process-technology matters for alpha engineering and alpha and beta product releases.

The Director works with external customers to resolve complex process issues involving High Value Problems and contributes to strategic planning that integrates research and development with business plans. The position provides strategic guidance to process technology managers, defines performance metrics, and reports on progress toward organizational goals. It leads through subordinate managers of managers, contributes to functional strategy, and influences senior executives and external organizations. The position requires understanding and continuous compliance with Applied Materials’ Standards of Business Conduct and core values.

Requirements

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.
• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across a business unit, department, or sub-function.
• Leads through subordinate managers of managers and executes functional business plans.
• Uses advanced analytical thought and judgment to resolve highly complex or unusual business problems.
• Negotiates and influences senior executives and external organizations, with sensitivity to the audience.
• Understands and complies with Applied Materials’ Standards of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Directs a process technology group responsible for research, development, and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines.
• Manages complex applications of scientific theory and processes in product development and ongoing technical management of the unit’s products.
• Leads the alpha engineering program on process-technology issues for the unit’s product line.
• Leads alpha and beta product releases for the business unit’s product line.
• Works with external customers to address complex process issues and High Value Problems involving the business unit’s product line.
• Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with the unit’s and Product Business Group’s business plans.
• Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers on long-term process-development strategy.
• Defines performance metrics and reports organizational progress against goals.
• Directs resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems using advanced analytical thought and judgment.
• Complies with Applied Materials’ Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrates its core values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential eligibility for a bonus program
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program
• Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth
• Relocation eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed