Key Account Technologist – Automation Products Group

Applied Materials; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you'll be at the forefront of automation technology in semiconductor manufacturing. As a Key Account Technologist, you will engage with key clients, providing expert technical consultation and developing customized solutions to meet their unique needs. This role offers the opportunity to travel and work closely with innovative teams, ensuring customer satisfaction while pushing the boundaries of technology. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in bonus programs

Stock award program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical role with automation technology in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of factory automation systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Provide expert guidance on automation product selection and integration.
• Collaborate with teams to design tailored automation solutions.

Skills

Technical Consultation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Factory Automation Systems

Manufacturing Software Applications

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary:

$148,000.00 - $203,500.00

Location:

Dallas,TX, Home / Mobile,TX-001

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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.

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Key Account Technologist to join our Automation Products Group. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for key customers, supporting adoption and optimization of our automation solutions. Your expertise will be pivotal in understanding client needs, ensuring roadmap alignment, providing tailored technical solutions, and fostering long-term partnerships. This position requires travel up to 50% of the time, including international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding both their technical requirements and business objectives.
• Technical Consultation: Provide expert guidance on the selection and integration of APG’s automation products, addressing customer-specific challenges and ensuring optimal performance.
• Solution Development: Collaborate with internal teams to design and customize automation solutions that meet the unique needs of the key customers.
• Strategic Project Management: Align and monitor strategic engagements, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Feedback Integration: Gather customer feedback and collaborate with product development teams to drive continuous improvement of our automation offerings.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a technical role with automation technology in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of factory automation systems, manufacturing processes, and related software applications.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a proven track record of effectively interacting with customers at both executive and working levels and with internal teams.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on delivering quality results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in customer facing roles either in sales or technical role
• Leadership: Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution
• Interpersonal Skills: Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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