Engineering Lab Manager – Electron Microscopy & Metrology

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced front-line manager to lead a team of technical contributors in our Electron Microscopy and materials characterization lab. You will provide day-to-day supervision, keep the lab running on schedule, and help grow both the team and our analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of managerial experience and 5+ years in a technical role with EM or metrology, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication to present to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of managerial experience.
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience with 1–2 years leading others.
• Strong EM or metrology background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lab/equipment uptime management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Engineering or equivalent experience.

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, stakeholdes, and management.
• Present technical information on projects, schedules, and results to stakeholders, and secure cooperation across teams.

Skills

Managerial experience

EM/Metrology knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Lab leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM)

Metrology equipment

Lab equipment uptime programs

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced front-line manager to lead a team of technical contributors in our Electron Microscopy and materials characterization lab. You will provide day-to-day supervision, keep the lab running on schedule, and help grow both the team and our analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of managerial experience and 5+ years in a technical role with EM or metrology, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication to present to