Applied Materials, Inc

Director, Engineering Management

Applied Materials, Inc • $189K — $260K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in engineering roles
  • Expertise in chemical and gas delivery systems
  • Strong grasp of semiconductor manufacturing requirements
  • Experience with supplier qualification and validation methodologies
  • Track record of translating technical strategies into execution roadmaps

Responsibilities

  • Direct engineering group focused on complex chemical delivery component development
  • Anticipate future engineering needs and innovate new design approaches
  • Create long-range plans and engineering strategies
  • Interface with customers to address engineering product issues
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle high-value business unit problems
  • Provide guidelines and leadership for program and process design
  • Act as the primary accountability point for systemic chemical field issues

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for participation in bonus and stock award programs
  • Flexible working conditions with some travel required
  • Support for career growth through coaching and development opportunities
Full Job Description
What We Offer

Salary:
$189,000.00 - $260,000.00

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

Key Responsibilities
  • Directs an engineering group responsible for all development of chemical delivery components, systems and resolves issues across business unit product line, including the design, development and implementation of unusually complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.
  • Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the business unit level with complex scope and customer impact.
  • Develops long-range plans and creates general engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.
  • Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the unit's products
  • Works with senior leaders to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems for the Business Unit and are aligned with the organization's direction.
  • Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting team in the area of long-term program, strategy, product and process design.
  • Serve as the executive point of accountability for systemic chemical delivery field issues impacting multiple tools or customers
  • Own supplier engagement model for chemical delivery components, including roadmap alignment, qualification strategy, and escalation ownership
  • Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions' progress against goals.


Functional Knowledge

  • Deep expertise in chemical and gas delivery systems, including mass flow controllers, valves, filters, gas panels, diagnostics, and control architectures
  • Strong understanding of system-level integration challenges impacting purity, flow accuracy, pressure stability, response time, and safety
  • Working knowledge of supplier qualification, component specifications, change management (SNF, SPS, PQP), and validation methodologies
  • Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing requirements for critical inflections (e.g., advanced logic, DRAM, emerging materials, and next-generation platforms)


Business Expertise

  • Ability to translate customer and BU technology inflections into clear, prioritized technical strategies and execution roadmaps
  • Experience balancing cost, risk, quality, and time-to-market tradeoffs in high-volume, high-reliability product environments
  • Strong understanding of cost of poor quality, field impact drivers, and life-cycle value creation through standardization and reuse
  • Demonstrated skill in aligning COE objectives with broader SPG and corporate business priorities


Leadership

  • Proven ability to lead and scale a global, multidisciplinary engineering organization across systems, components, suppliers, and automation
  • Establishes clear ownership, accountability, and operating mechanisms between the COE, Business Units, Supplier Quality, and Supply Chain
  • Coaches and develops senior technical leaders while building sustainable team capacity through structure, clarity, and focus
  • Leads through influence as well as authority, driving alignment across organizations with competing priorities


Problem Solving

  • Frames ambiguous, cross-BU technical problems into structured problem statements, hypotheses, and executable plans
  • Drives root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions for complex field and supplier issues
  • Anticipates systemic risks in chemical delivery architectures and proactively implements preventative strategies
  • Uses data, engineering judgment, and first-principles thinking to guide decisions under uncertainty


Impact

  • Improves tool reliability, yield sensitivity, and customer confidence through disciplined chemical delivery architectures and standards
  • Reduces recurring escalations, field failures, and supplier variability by establishing closed-loop feedback and ownership
  • Accelerates adoption of new technologies by ensuring chemical delivery readiness and scalability
  • Creates durable competitive advantage for Applied Materials through differentiated delivery capability and execution excellence


Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates complex technical and risk topics clearly and concisely to executive, engineering, and supplier audiences
  • Builds credibility and trust with Business Units, suppliers, and cross-functional partners
  • Operates effectively in high-stakes escalation environments with clarity, composure, and decisiveness
  • Encourages healthy technical debate while driving timely decisions and accountability


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, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

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.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Join Our Team

Explore the job opportunities at Applied Materials, Inc. and find the position that matches your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and ready to drive innovation in a dynamic industry.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume, prepare for your interview, and join a team that’s dedicated to materializing the technologies of tomorrow. Discover the impact you can make at Applied Materials, Inc. and help us shape the future.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
AMAT
* Ladders Estimates

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