Technical Facilities Manager

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building infrastructure and critical facility systems across Applied Materials facilities. The role oversees technical maintenance programs, vendor performance, regulatory compliance, and equipment lifecycle management. It serves as a subject-matter expert for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems while supporting long-term facility sustainability and resilience planning.

The position manages critical facility operations, maintenance, compliance, projects, service providers, energy initiatives, emergency preparedness, technical guidance, and workplace services. The role also coordinates with workplace services teams to support smooth building operations and a high-quality employee experience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, technical operations, or critical infrastructure management.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, chilled water, life safety, mechanical systems, and controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Semiconductor, industrial, R&D, or high-tech facility experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical facility assets.
• Troubleshoot system failures and coordinate corrective actions to maintain uptime and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and internal facility and EHS standards, including documentation requirements.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and maintenance of Fire Life Safety Systems (FLSS), and maintain records for audits, inspections, and system performance.
• Manage facilities projects, including equipment installation, building modifications, utility upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate planning, feasibility assessments, and execution of facilities service requests; collaborate on project scopes, vendor activities, and commissioning.
• Manage technical service providers, including cleanroom services, equipment maintenance vendors, and specialty contractors.
• Define and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and vendor performance standards; support sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Identify energy-efficiency opportunities and support sustainability initiatives, including equipment upgrades and system optimization.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans for critical systems; oversee backup power systems, emergency generators, and redundancy planning.
• Support minimum downtime and prompt recovery after system disturbances.
• Provide technical guidance to facility engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Deliver training on new systems, safety standards, and operating procedures; foster safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee soft services, including janitorial, landscaping, waste services, reception, and workplace hospitality programs.
• Partner with workplace services teams on day-to-day building operations and employee experience.
• Monitor soft-service vendors through SLAs, KPIs, and regular oversight walks.
• Support space planning, move coordination, and workplace activations as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential eligibility for a bonus program
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior