Director, Process Engineer
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Salary
$189,000.00 - $260,000.00
Location: Santa Clara,CA
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Key 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
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
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
Additional information
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
- Additional Information
- Time Type: Full time
- Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Eligible: Yes
Pay and benefits
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
From Amat's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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