Director, Systems Engineer - Applied Materials

OpenTalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that underpin semiconductor chips and advanced displays. This leadership role oversees a systems engineering group, driving design, development, and implementation of comprehensive programs balanced with budgets and release timelines.

The incumbent develops long-range plans, guides engineering strategy, and leads managers to align programs with company goals while coordinating with business units and customers to

Qualifications

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages a systems engineering group responsible for the design, development and implementation of complete engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.
• Develops long-range plans and creates general engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.
• Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development.
• Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.
• Works with business group management teams to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the organization’s direction.
• Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against specific goals.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the unit’s products

Job description

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

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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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits .

Key Responsibilities

Manages a systems engineering group responsible for the design, development and implementation of complete engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.

Develops long-range plans and creates general engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.

Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development.

Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.

Works with business group management teams to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the organization’s direction.

Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against specific goals.

Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the unit’s products

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

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

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; 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