Senior Industrial Engineer - Data-Driven Ops & Strategy

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Travel 25%

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer V to lead data-driven problem solving in Santa Clara.

The role focuses on structuring complex issues, analyzing large data sets, and delivering executive-level recommendations to drive value across engineering, operations, marketing and finance. You will optimize processes, reduce cycle time, and pursue cost savings while applying program-management discipline in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to extract insight from data sources.
• Expert-level knowledge of SQL, Excel, Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Finance.
• Able to influence in a matrix environment and communicate clearly.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge; Green/Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structure and break down complex problems; develop hypotheses and drive data-driven recommendations.
• Lead rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities.
• Develop and present high-quality recommendations for executive-level consumption.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate value delivery.
• Optimize operations to deliver gains in performance, cycle-time reduction and cost savings.
• Apply program management to keep initiatives within scope, schedule and impact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA or Engineering-related MBA

Tools

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Python

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Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer V to lead data-driven problem solving in Santa Clara.

The role focuses on structuring complex issues, analyzing large data sets, and delivering executive-level recommendations to drive value across engineering, operations, marketing and finance. You will optimize processes, reduce cycle time, and pursue cost savings while applying program-management discipline in a matrix environment.