Director, Process Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Director, Process Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role leads a process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and enhancements to existing product lines, and involves managing complex technical applications of scientific theory and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Direct a process technology group covering research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines.
• Manage complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products.
• Lead the alpha engineering program for all process technology issues of the product line.
• Lead alpha and beta product releases for the business unit's product line.
• Work with external customers on complex process issues and high-value problems involving the product line.
• Take part in strategic planning to integrate R&D with the unit and Product Business Group's business plan.
• Provide approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers on long-term process development strategy.
• Define performance metrics and report progress against goals.

Required profile

• Broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices.
• Industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance.
• Ability to lead through subordinate managers and execute segment and functional business plans.
• Ability to resolve highly complex business problems using advanced analytical thought and judgment.
• Negotiation and influence skills at the senior executive level and in external organizations.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with them.

What we offer

• Salary of $189,000 to $260,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• Full-time position, with travel of about 10% of the time and relocation eligibility.