Senior Solution Architect - Lab Digitization and Automation

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

7d • $176,000 - $242,000

About The Position

The Senior Solution Architect will lead the design, integration, and evolution of enterprise-grade lab systems including Lab MES, LATS (Lab Asset Tracking System), HSTS (Hardware/Software Tracking System), and PALMS (Process and Lab Management System). This role is central to enabling automation, data integrity, and operational efficiency across SCLA lab environments, with a focus on scalability, compliance, and user-centric design. The ideal candidate combines strong lab workflows with deep technical and architectural expertise, excels in system design, and applies a design thinking approach to solve complex business challenges. Hands-on experience and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, or software engineering.
• Expertise in system design, cloud-native architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), microservices, and enterprise integration.
• Strong understanding of Applied Materials systems, lab operations and process/metrology workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, optimize, and document business processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience with MES, CMMS, or lab automation systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & System Design Architect end-to-end solutions for Lab MES, LATS, HSTS, and PALMS, ensuring modularity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Define and maintain blueprints of architecture, including integration flows across SAP, CRM, iBase, MyLab, and other enterprise platforms.
• Lead the transition from fragmented legacy systems to unified platforms using microservices and modern software stacks.
• Design and implement business-specific process and Hardware execution workflows within core systems
• Analyze, optimize, and document business processes to drive operational efficiency and support organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with BU stakeholders, GIS, and LabOps to align system capabilities with business goals and operational constraints
• Lead architecture reviews, MVP scoping, and governance processes for system upgrades and new feature development.
• Ensure robust data synchronization across systems for lifecycle tracking, tool configuration, and component relationships.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, audit trails, and compliance protocols across digital lab solutions.
• Mentor cross-functional teams including developers, QA, DevOps, and product managers in implementing architectural best practices.
• Coordinate with GIS, AIx, and BU teams to ensure seamless deployment, support readiness, and user training for lab applications.
• Ensure high availability and performance of production environments, including infrastructure planning and scaling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees