Manager, Process Engineering

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $147,000 - $202,500 • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a front-line manager to lead a team of technical contributors in our Electron Microscopy and materials characterization lab. You'll provide day-to-day supervision, keep the lab running to schedule, and help develop both the team and our analytical capabilities. This is an ideal step for a strong, technically minded, early-career manager looking to grow.

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, stakeholdes, 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.
• Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Empowerment to push the boundaries of what is possible and learn every day.
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
• Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential 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: Entry Level