Manager, Process Engineering

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a front-line manager to lead a team of technical contributors in their Electron Microscopy and materials characterization lab. The role involves providing day-to-day supervision, ensuring the lab operates on schedule, and contributing to the development of both the team and the lab's analytical capabilities. This position is described as an ideal opportunity for a technically proficient, early-career manager looking for growth.

Requirements

• 2+ years of managerial experience
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience, with at least 1–2 years leading, mentoring, or coordinating others.
• Strong technical background in Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM), or broad working knowledge of metrology techniques and failure analysis.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to act within established procedures, protocol, and policies.
• Ability to analyze situations and data, weighing relevant factors before recommending action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort presenting technical material to upper management.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• Recent people-management or team-lead experience in a lab, fab, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing lab equipment uptime, calibration, or maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processes and a data-driven approach to performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to a team of professional and skilled technical staff, setting priorities and removing roadblocks to meet commitments.
• Serve as a technical and operational advisor to the team, stepping in hands-on when needed to keep schedules on track and resolve problems.
• Track and analyze the performance of both direct reports and lab equipment, using data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Sustain and continuously improve established lab workflows, recommending changes to team processes, protocols, and policies.
• Recruit, interview, hire skilled new talent, and administer company policies fairly and consistently.
• Build strong working relationships and rapport with direct reports, peers, stakeholders, and management.
• Present technical information on projects, schedules, and results to stakeholders, and secure cooperation across teams.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.

What This Job Offers

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