Chief Engineer (CPG)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials South East Asia is seeking an experienced engineering leader to supervise a multifaceted engineering group across product lines. You will shape long-range plans, drive complex engineering programs, and coordinate with customers and senior management to align with corporate strategy.

The role emphasizes rigorous program oversight, innovative design approaches, and leadership of managers to deliver high-value engineering outcomes in a global, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience directing an engineering group across complex programs.
• Ability to anticipate needs and innovate in design and development.
• Experience creating long-range engineering or product strategies.
• Strong interface with internal and external customers on engineering issues.
• Leadership of senior managers and alignment with business goals.
• Ability to define performance metrics and report progress.

Responsibilities

• Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues across the business unit product line.
• Anticipates future needs and initiates development of new approaches to engineering design.
• Develops long-range plans and creates strategies to reach goals and reviews specifications.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues.
• Leads senior management to ensure programs align with organizational direction.
• Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting managers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Business awareness

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

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.

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.

What We Offer

Location

Singapore,SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs an engineering group responsible for all 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 business group management team 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 engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.
• Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against business unit 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

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, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

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.