Operations Research Practitioner

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

5d•$152,000 - $209,000

About The Position

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. As a Software Engineer at Applied Materials, you’ll dive deep into ground-breaking technologies—like machine learning and AI—to craft novel software solutions that solve our customers’ high-value problems. Our Software Engineers are responsible for designing, prototyping, developing, and debugging software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices to ensure quality and functionality. You'll develop software documentation and test procedures, troubleshoot software problems, and communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements. As part of our team, you'll contribute your expertise in intricate systems, deciphering code, and anticipating software behaviors to ensure Applied remains the leader in the semiconductor and display sectors. Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team. While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s Definition of Winning. Applied Materials’ Common Systems Software Department is searching for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. Our department develops the software for the control system of semiconductor process equipment. This includes developing interfaces for advanced sensors, designing the data and control flow, creating algorithms for the optimal material engineering on an atomic scale and the real-time control of devices such as robots, motors, generators, pumps and flow controllers. Other aspects of our work include the design of the user interface, data collection, storage and analysis, machine learning and analytics, remote access and security. Our Team Our team develops software for real time control of semiconductor chip manufacturing equipment. We also create control algorithms that optimizes the utilization of the equipment to offer differentiated value to our customers. Your Opportunity As an individual contributor to the wider team, you will get the opportunity to grow in the field of complex system design and optimizations solving the unique critical issues advancing semiconductor industry. About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Optimization Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic foundation in operations research, applied mathematics, or a related field, coupled with practical experience in solving complex optimization problems in industrial settings and good programming skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement optimization models that drive efficiency in our product line.

Requirements

Someone who has the drive and passion to learn quickly, pays attention to details, has the ability to multi-task and switch contexts based on business needs.
Master’s Degree with 2 or more years of professional experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 7 or more years of professional experience

Responsibilities

Design and develop mathematical models to solve real-world optimization problems in manufacturing where available time to results is constrained.
Implement and solve models using commercial solvers like Gurobi , Hexaly , CPLEX . or open-source alternatives.
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate optimization solutions into production systems.
Analyze large datasets to extract insights and validate model assumptions.
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports.
Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in operations research and optimization technologies
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Leads projects
Solves problems in moderately difficult to complex situations
Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Works to build consensus