Director, Process Support Engineering — Semiconductors Growth

Applied Materials, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Director of Process Support Engineering to lead a world-class team supporting a strategic semiconductor customer.

You will develop organizational capability, drive technology engagement, and accelerate adoption of Applied Materials' solutions across memory R&D and high-volume manufacturing fabs. The role requires deep semiconductor process expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for developing people and teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• 5+ years leading technical teams and engineering organizations.
• Experience supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of process integration and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven customer-facing leadership experience.
• Experience managing technical escalations and complex problem-solving efforts.
• Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with senior customer engineering and manufacturing leadership.
• Serve as a key technical interface between the customer and Applied Materials.
• Anticipate technology inflections and identify opportunities for share growth and expanded engagement.
• Drive alignment between customer priorities and Applied Materials technology roadmaps.
• Lead executive-level technical discussions, escalations, and strategic reviews.
• Lead and develop a high-performing organization of Process Support Engineers and managers.
• Establish clear performance expectations and development plans for Process Support Engineers and managers.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Build organizational capability through recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Develop future technical leaders, managers, and directors.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-facing leadership

Executive communication

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical discipline

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Director of Process Support Engineering to lead a world-class team supporting a strategic semiconductor customer.

You will develop organizational capability, drive technology engagement, and accelerate adoption of Applied Materials' solutions across memory R&D and high-volume manufacturing fabs. The role requires deep semiconductor process expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for developing people and teams.