Supplier Technologist – Center of Excellence
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. The Supplier Technologist Director (E6) is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining and executing supplier technology strategy aligned with COE and Business Unit (BU) roadmaps. This role serves as a primary interface between Applied Materials and strategic suppliers, driving technology alignment, supplier collaboration, commercial decisions, and IP-aware engagements that support current and future High Value Problems (HVPs). The position requires strong technical judgment, strategic thinking, and influence across engineering, supply chain, legal, and executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive supplier technology roadmap creation and review, aligned to COE capability and BU product roadmaps.
- Evaluate supplier technology readiness, scalability, production maturity, and risk across near- and long-term horizons.
- Identify technology gaps, dependency risks, and alternative sourcing strategies; drive mitigation plans with cross-functional partners.
- Act as the primary interface and/or technical lead for strategic supplier engagements.
- Lead and participate in Technical Roadmap Meetings (TRMs) to align supplier capabilities, development plans, and milestones with COE and BU needs.
- Drive joint technology development and alignment activities with suppliers from early concept through qualification.
- Collaborate with COE peers, BU Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure supplier technologies are fit for development, scale, and production.
- Serve as a recognized technical authority within assigned supplier or technology domains.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure technology decisions account for cost, total cost of ownership (TCO), scalability, manufacturing robustness, and production readiness.
- Assess supplier capability for volume ramp, yield stability, supply assurance, and long-term capacity support.
- Drive and support supplier agreements including JDAs, technology licenses, exclusivity arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
- Provide technical leadership in IP definition, protection, and allocation, working closely with Legal to manage IP risk and freedom-to-operate considerations.
- Support M&A, equity investment, or strategic partnership activities through technical diligence and supplier/technology assessment.
- Translate technical and manufacturing complexity into clear inputs for commercial, legal, and executive decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
