Installation Manager - Israel

Applied Materials•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Installation Manager leads the team of installation engineers in Kiryat Gat and is accountable for installing advanced semiconductor systems safely, on time, and to customer quality standards. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical judgment and involves close collaboration with service, technical support, and global product teams. The manager serves as a visible, trusted point of contact for customers’ fabs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field (electrical, mechanical, physics, or equivalent), or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years in semiconductor or other high-tech capital equipment installation, field service, or similar work, ideally in a fab environment.
At least 3 years of experience leading technical teams or serving as a team lead.
Strong planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
Clear communication with customers, colleagues, and global teams in Hebrew and English.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel occasionally as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Applied Materials or similar process equipment.
Project management training or certification.
Familiarity with cleanroom operations.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach, and mentor installation engineers; assign work, set goals, conduct performance reviews, plan compensation and career growth, and address performance issues.
Plan resources and schedules for field installations and ensure projects meet safety, quality, cycle-time, and cost targets, including a structured handoff to the service team after installation.
Partner with the service team on new-system ramps and adjust resources or working hours when priorities shift to protect customer timelines.
Coach engineers through technical challenges, coordinate troubleshooting, and escalate blockers to technical support and product experts.
Review and approve engineers’ time reporting and track team performance against clear metrics.
Ensure the team has the people, skills, tools, and materials needed to remain productive across sites.
Serve as the regional contact for global product and business units; support key programs and new-product rollouts, plan field resources, and share technical and quality insights with product teams for continuous improvement.