Manager, Hardware (HW) Qualification and Development Support Team (DST) Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 166.000 - 228.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a technical leader for R&D disciplines (Optics, Electronics, Motion, SEM). You will support module integration, calibration, and qualification, and help qualify module performance to specification for on/off tool operations.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4–7 years of experience, with travel up to 10% and relocation eligibility. This full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to advanced semiconductor solutions and overall yield

Formación

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in a technical field.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and relocation is allowed.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership in R&D disciplines (Optics, Electronics, Motion, SEM).
• Assist module integration, calibration, and qualification.
• Qualify module performance to spec (on/off tool).
• Support R&D development activities and data-driven yield analysis.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

SiView

Applied Materials APF

Siemens Opcenter

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

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

Salary: $165,500.00 - $227,500.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

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.

General Profile

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical expert in at least 2 R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM).
• Support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification;
• Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool);
• Support R&D development (C&F) activities.
• Proficient in utilizing MES platforms (e.g., SiView, Applied Materials APF, Siemens Opcenter, or equivalent) to monitor lot holds, review step histories, and extract operational data to support yield analysis and process troubleshooting.

Lead Qualifications

• Lead Qualification of complex, non-system components (isolated from application);
• Provide risk assessment.
• Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool).

• Tool owner - Expert in tool Build and complex Integration.
• Production documentation: define and qualify full build book and full sub system ATP tests.
• High debug ability and 3rd level of escalation to modules that are within area of expertise
• Drives cross functional alignment among stakeholders from multiple organizations to align priorities, schedules R&D activities, execute projects, and report out results

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

4 - 7 Years

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

Yes

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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