EM Lab Manager — Process & Metrology Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a front-line manager to lead a team of technical contributors in our Electron Microscopy and materials characterization lab in Santa Clara.

You will provide day-to-day supervision, keep the lab running to schedule, and help develop both the team and our analytical capabilities. You will build relationships, mentor staff, drive performance, and present project results to stakeholders, while shaping workflows and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of managerial experience.
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience, with 1–2 years leading or coordinating others.
• Strong technical background in Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM) or broad metrology/failure analysis knowledge.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and contexts to guide actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for presenting to management.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Recent people-management or team-lead experience in lab/fab/manufacturing.
• Experience managing lab equipment uptime, calibration, or maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processes and a data-driven performance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to a team of professional and skilled technical staff, setting priorities and removing roadblocks to meet commitments.
• Serve as a technical and operational advisor to the team, stepping in hands-on when needed to keep schedules on track and resolve problems.
• Track and analyze the performance of both direct reports and lab equipment, using data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Sustain and continuously improve established lab workflows, recommending changes to team processes, protocols, and policies.
• Recruit, interview, hire skilled new talent, and administer company policies fairly and consistently.
• Build strong working relationships and rapport with direct reports, peers, stakeholders, and management.
• Present technical information on projects, schedules, and results to stakeholders, and secure cooperation across teams.

Skills

People management

Electron Microscopy

Data analysis

Lab operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a front-line manager to lead a team of technical contributors in our Electron Microscopy and materials characterization lab in Santa Clara.

You will provide day-to-day supervision, keep the lab running to schedule, and help develop both the team and our analytical capabilities. You will build relationships, mentor staff, drive performance, and present project results to stakeholders, while shaping workflows and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing