Applied Materials, Inc

Technical Director, Key Logic Account - Global Field Group (GFG)

Applied Materials, Inc • $176K — $242K *
Hillsboro, OR 97124In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in an engineering discipline or M.S. in Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent STEM field; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 12+ years in wafer fab or semiconductor capital equipment industry, with 15+ preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs.
  • Proven ability to partner with customers at manufacturing sites and build trust with senior stakeholders.
  • In-depth technical expertise in semiconductor processes, particularly in deposition, etch, anneal, or metrology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives for device yield, performance, and cost improvement across multiple product areas.
  • Interface with customers to evaluate new and emerging technologies and form partnerships.
  • Identify technology inflections and articulate them to shape product roadmaps and development priorities.
  • Ensure internal alignment for key initiatives, driving consensus across commercial, technical, and operations teams.
  • Own timelines, milestones, and risk management for strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
  • Act as senior technical authority for the account, supporting internal teams and mentoring engineers.

Benefits

  • Relocation eligible for candidates.
  • Opportunities for participation in a bonus and stock award program.
  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • On-site position in Hillsboro, OR with less than 20% travel.
Full Job Description


Salary:
$176,000.00 - $242,000.00

Location:
Hillsboro,OR

The Global Field Group (GFG) at Applied Materials is the frontline organization responsible for installing, sustaining, and optimizing the industry's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment at customer sites around the world. GFG partners closely with customers to ensure tools operate at peak performance, enabling reliable, high-volume production of leading-edge chips. Through a combination of deep technical expertise, rapid problem solving, and close collaboration with engineering and product teams, GFG plays a critical role in turning innovation into real-world manufacturing success.

As Technical Director for a key logic account, you are one of Applied's senior technical leaders on that account. You work directly with the customer to identify their highest-impact yield, performance, and cost challenges, build multi-product technology programs to solve them, and carry what you learn back into Applied's product roadmaps.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead account-wide strategic initiatives for device yield, performance, and cost improvement. These initiatives will involve bundling technology benefits across multiple Applied Materials product areas - deposition, etch, anneal, and metrology.


  • Interface with customers across these process areas at key development and manufacturing sites to form strategic partnerships to evaluate new and emerging technologies.


  • Identify technology inflections through customer engagement and articulate them to internal product and engineering teams to shape product roadmaps and mid- to long-term development priorities.


  • Ensure alignment between internal groups (commercial, technical, and operations) for key initiatives, driving consensus and outcomes through influence.


  • Own timelines, milestones, risk management, and deliverables for the strategic initiatives and CIPs you lead.


  • Act as the senior technical authority for the account - supporting internal teams on deep technical issues (integration or unit process), mentoring engineers, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment across cross-functional teams.This is a senior individual-contributor role: influence and technical authority are exercised across cross-functional teams rather than through direct reports, with potential for the scope to expand to people leadership over time.


Qualifications

Education:

  • B.S. in an engineering discipline, or M.S. in Physics, Chemistry, or an equivalent STEM field. Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.


Experience:

  • 12+ years of experience in the wafer fab or semiconductor capital equipment industry.


  • 15+ years preferred in semiconductor capital equipment process engineering, wafer fab process engineering, or wafer fab process integration within a technology development organization.


  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs and influencing outcomes across engineering, commercial, and operations teams.


  • Proven experience partnering with customers at development and high-volume-manufacturing sites, including presenting to and building trust with senior technical and executive stakeholders.


Technical Expertise:

  • Recognized, in-depth technical expertise in one or more of the following:


  • Process engineering for a semiconductor process technology (deposition, etch, anneal, or metrology).


  • Process integration of one or more segments of a leading logic or advanced packaging process flow.


  • Strong understanding of leading logic technologies and process flows; advanced packaging experience preferred.


  • Experience bundling or integrating value across multiple process technologies (e.g., deposition, etch, anneal, metrology) to solve device-level yield, performance, or cost problems.


Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts and value propositions clearly to both technical and business audiences.


  • Experience building and delivering presentations to senior executives.


  • Ability to lead and influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority.


  • Strong organizational and project management skills.


  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.


Location & Travel

  • Location: Hillsboro, OR (on-site).


  • Travel: Less than 20%, including domestic and international travel to customer sites.


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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