Semiconductor Lab Ops & Technical Program Lead

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock award program

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is seeking a Technical Program and Lab Operations Manager to lead day-to-day lab operations, safety, and administration for semiconductor environments. You will oversee equipment installation, maintenance, and infrastructure, while coordinating with engineering, facilities, and vendors to enable reliable and safe lab services.

The role requires strong program management, leadership, and the ability to drive multiple initiatives with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical, safety, and administrative functions in semiconductor laboratory environments.
• Strong operational leadership and program management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, documentation discipline, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hardware installation, qualification, and maintenance in semiconductor labs.
• Coordinate calibration, preventive/corrective services, and vendor support for lab equipment.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical/operational issues with corrective actions.
• Manage a team of technicians; develop training plans and careers; oversee hiring and discipline.
• Serve as central coordinator across Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and vendors; ensure lab readiness and safety.

Skills

Lab ops mgmt

Program mgmt

Equipment install/maint

EHS compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Resource planning

Continuous improvement

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara is seeking a Technical Program and Lab Operations Manager to lead day-to-day lab operations, safety, and administration for semiconductor environments. You will oversee equipment installation, maintenance, and infrastructure, while coordinating with engineering, facilities, and vendors to enable reliable and safe lab services.

The role requires strong program management, leadership, and the ability to drive multiple initiatives with excellent communication and