Manager - FIB Lab Operations

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $147,000 - $202,500

About The Position

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: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00 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 .

Requirements

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families
• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems
• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function
• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally
• Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 - 10 Years

Responsibilities

• Manage FIB engineers and technicians in utilizing FIB techniques for semiconductor characterization, create new FIB methods on advanced semiconductor applications from logic devices, memory technologies to power semiconductors, front end to back end
• Manage, lead, and execute metrology engineering initiatives by applying advanced characterization expertise, ensuring all project outcomes are delivered in alignment with Applied Problem Solving methodology.
• Lead lab operations management including tracking and analyzing key operational metrics, identifying and implementing new metrics to drive lab performance, strategizing and executing workflow improvements, providing solutions to enhance lab efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and implement new technology and analytical instrumentation to enhance lab capabilities and performance, while maintaining hands-on engagement on tools to create and validate new methods for complex sample types, support team training, and establish structured training programs to continuously develop technical skills across the team
• Interact with key customers and BU partners to resolve significantly complex metrology issues across all product lines
• Manage escalations by proactively addressing urgent issues, being flexible to business demands, and supporting cross functional teams across different shifts outside regular business hours
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders by creating and delivering clear, impactful presentations, sharing technical review and project updates, lead discussions to align on goal and execution
• Generate internal and external documentation for techniques, lab protocol and procedures
• Ensure lab operations meet all safety and IP standards by conducting regular audit, risk assessments and maintaining compliance documentations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager