Bus Unit Ops

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a results-driven professional to partner with product line or division management on cross-functional programs and ensure alignment of budgets and safety standards. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic initiatives to meet division goals.

You will lead initiatives, influence prioritization, and coordinate continuity planning in a dynamic, global team environment that fosters growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Depth and breadth of expertise in own discipline or field.
• Ability to interpret business challenges and apply best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Experience leading functional teams or projects with moderate complexity or risk.
• Strong problem-solving with analytical thinking and decision making.
• Effective communication and stakeholder negotiation to align viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Partner with division management to execute cross-functional programs and meet financial goals.
• Coordinate portfolio prioritization and budget alignment across the division.
• Ensure OPEX spending aligns with project plans and targets.
• Drive division cost-of-goods-sold reduction to deliver gross margin targets.
• Support safety compliance and division-wide continuity planning.

Skills

Functional Knowledge

Business Expertise

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Who We AreApplied 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 OfferSalary:$133,500.00 - $183,500.00Location:Santa Clara,CAYou’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 ResponsibilitiesPartner with product line or division management on cross-functional execution of programs to meet and exceed division and financial goalsCoordinate product line or division portfolio prioritization and budget alignmentEnsure OPEX (operating expense) spending is in alignment with project plans and spending targets for divisionResponsible for business process creation and continuous improvementManage and drive division COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction plans to deliver GM (gross margin) targetsCoordinate Division level business continuity planning and crisis managementDrive Division safety compliance including lab safety practicesEnsure all ePLC (enhanced product lifecycle) operational deliverables are supported and completedFunctional KnowledgeDemonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or fieldBusiness ExpertiseInterprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or servicesLeadershipMay lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexityProblem SolvingLeads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutionsImpactImpacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policiesInterpersonal SkillsCommunicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of viewAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesThe 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.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.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.