Chief Engineer (CPG)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering leader to direct an engineering group across a product line. You will design, develop, and implement complex engineering programs, aligning with budgets and release schedules while interfacing with customers and senior management.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional teamwork, and driving long-term innovation. You will guide program strategy and metrics, ensuring alignment with the business unit's goals and

Qualifications

• Broad and comprehensive understanding of systems, theories and practices.
• Ability to drive financial and operational performance across business unit.
• Leads through senior management with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues across the product line.
• Initiates development of new approaches to engineering design with complex scope and customer impact.
• Develops long-range plans and strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specs.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues.
• Guides senior management to align programs with organizational direction.
• Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting managers on long-term program strategy.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

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.

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 Requirements

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.