Director of Laser & Optics Engineering

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a senior leader to drive laser annealing platforms, focusing on high-power laser subsystems, beam shaping, and metrology.

You will define architectures, lead cross-functional teams, and translate customer requirements into technology roadmaps, guiding strategic investments and risk management. The role emphasizes external partnerships, supplier engagement, and continuous product improvement across the installed base, with broad accountability for technical

Qualifications

• Experience with laser annealing platforms and optical systems.
• Familiarity with high-power laser subsystems and optical delivery.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term laser and optics technology roadmaps supporting advanced logic and semiconductor devices.
• Lead development of next-generation laser annealing platforms and system architectures.
• Own laser and optics technical strategy for released products and drive CIP initiatives.
• Manage external engineering partners and supplier relationships to meet performance and cost objectives.

Skills

Laser annealing

Optical systems

Beam delivery

High-power lasers

Strategic leadership

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a senior leader to drive laser annealing platforms, focusing on high-power laser subsystems, beam shaping, and metrology.

You will define architectures, lead cross-functional teams, and translate customer requirements into technology roadmaps, guiding strategic investments and risk management. The role emphasizes external partnerships, supplier engagement, and continuous product improvement across the installed base, with broad accountability for technical