Process Engineer, Director (PVD)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

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. 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

Functional Knowledge Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
Business Expertise Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
Leadership Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy
MTS Mgrs must manage less than 8 employees
Problem Solving Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Impact Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
Interpersonal Skills Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience than 8 employees

Responsibilities

Directs a process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
Manages unusually complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products
Leads alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the unit's product line
Lead for alpha and beta product release for business unit's product line
Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers unusually complex process issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) involving the business unit's product line
Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers in the area of long-term strategy related to process development
Defines performance metrics and reports on organization's progress against specific goals
This position originates, develops and executes the most complex technical projects and influences future technology and product strategy.
Within safety guidelines originate, design, perform, collect data, analyze and compile reports on unusually complex engineering experiments and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions.
Conceive and implement new technology, normally named as primary inventor on numerous critical patents and recognized through awards and/or published papers within the last five years.
Decisions impact major product development programs and business success at the division/segment level.
Leads through contribution to the development of new principles and concepts.
As a technical role model to Applied's technical and engineering community, this position acts as a mentor to guide less experienced engineers.
Typically is involved in judging the approach and verifying the validity of technical strategies
Deep subject matter expert who consults with management and customers on exceptionally complex technical issues.
Viewed as a company resource for specific technology and interacts with the engineering community internally and externally (where appropriate) based on business need.
Represents Applied on industry boards/consortia, seen as a thought leader in area of expertise, regarded by customers and external leaders as an expert and thought leader in their field
May manage a small group of engineers and/or post doctoral researchers(no more than 8 maximum) who assist in performing research or experimentation.