Director of Process Engineering — Strategic Tech Leader

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior technical leader to drive development and ongoing technical management of the unit's product line and to lead the research, development, and implementation of new products or extensions.

This role involves engaging with key customers to resolve complex process- engineering issues and to guide product releases. The position emphasizes leadership in alpha/beta programs, strategic planning, vendor collaboration, and applying advanced

Responsibilities

• Leads practical applications of scientific theory and unusually complex processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's product line
• Leads research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product line
• Interact with key customers to resolve unusually complex process engineering issues for the unit's product line to address our customers
• High Value Problems (HVP)
• Leads alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the units product line
• Responsible for alpha and beta product release for business unit's product line
• Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group’s overall business plan
• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers
• Functional Knowledge Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field
• Business Expertise Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business
• Leadership Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership
• Problem Solving Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions
• Impact Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products
• Interpersonal Skills Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a senior technical leader to drive development and ongoing technical management of the unit's product line and to lead the research, development, and implementation of new products or extensions.

This role involves engaging with key customers to resolve complex process- engineering issues and to guide product releases. The position emphasizes leadership in alpha/beta programs, strategic planning, vendor collaboration, and applying advanced