Director of Technology - Wafer Cleaning

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a seasoned leader to drive process technology for post-CMP cleaning products.

You will oversee development, validation, and commercialization of cleaning solutions for CMP, guiding cross-functional teams to address high-value problems and yield improvements. The role requires 10+ years in wafer cleaning or CMP, with deep industry knowledge and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• PhD required or preferred in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in wafer cleaning or CMP processes.
• Deep knowledge of CMP cleaning products and related processes.
• Proven leadership of research teams or project groups.

Responsibilities

• Directs process technology for post-CMP cleaning product development and implementation.
• Manages complex, practical application of theory and processes in cleaning product programs.
• Develops and maintains product roadmaps and metrics for defectivity and yield improvements.
• Benchmarks CMP cleaning products against competitors and other wafer-cleaning solutions.

Skills

Wafer cleaning

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD preferred

Tools

Semiconductor equipment

Data analysis

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: $189,000.00 - $260,000.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Directs process technology for research, development and implementation of post-chemical mechanical planarization cleaning products within the CMP Product Business Group.
• Manages unusually complex, practical application of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of post-CMP cleaning products.
• Offers innovative and differentiated solutions to address customers’ unusually complex process issues to address High Value Problems (HVP).
• Benchmarks CMP PBGs post CMP cleaning products against CMP competitor’s products as well as against all semiconductor wafers cleaning products.
• Develops long-term strategy technology and maintains product roadmaps to address customer’s HVP’s with respect to defectivity and yield.
• Defines performance metrics and reports progress against specific goals Provides leadership in post-CMP cleaning process development

Functional Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art semiconductor wafer clean industry product offerings.
• Proven expert in semiconductor wet cleaning technology.
• Fundamental understanding of theories and best practices with respect to particle adhesion and attachment, particle removal and corrosion of advanced metals.
• >10 years’ experience in state-of-the-art wafer cleaning process at a top-tier semiconductor equipment manufacturer or leading-edge semiconductor fabrication company.

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through direct management of subordinates and influence of collaborators 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.
• Operates in a high-performance, collaborative and dynamic organization to balance development milestones, customer roadmaps and crisis management.

Position requires always understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these Standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

PhD Preferred

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes

The 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.

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