Director of Laser & Optics Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior leader to drive laser annealing and optical systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. You will shape long-term technology roadmaps and oversee end-to-end product development from concept through deployment.

You will manage external engineering partners, engage with key customers, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, reliability, and cost. A strong background in high-power laser systems and metrology is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with laser annealing, laser spike/millisecond annealing systems.
• Experience with high-power laser systems and advanced optical design for high power applications.
• Background in semiconductor capital equipment or related manufacturing environments.
• Leadership of supplier programs and third-party engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term laser and optics technology roadmaps aligned with product goals.
• Lead development of next-generation laser annealing platforms and system architectures.
• Own laser/optics technical strategy for installed products and drive CIP.
• Manage supplier relationships and strategic partnerships for cost, quality, andDelivery.
• Lead external engineering reviews and ensure on-time, on-spec delivery.

Skills

Laser annealing

High-power lasers

Optical system design

Semiconductor capital equipment

Laser safety systems

Wafer temperature metrology

Pyrometry

Strategic supplier management

Management of outsourced engineering

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a senior leader to drive laser annealing and optical systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. You will shape long-term technology roadmaps and oversee end-to-end product development from concept through deployment.

You will manage external engineering partners, engage with key customers, and lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, reliability, and cost. A strong background in high-power laser systems and metrology is required.