Senior Internal Auditor - Global Ops & AI-Enhanced Audits

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced internal auditor to execute and lead audits across complex, global operations. You will plan, interview, test controls, and report findings to stakeholders and the CAE, contributing to continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to IIA standards, and leveraging data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness. Location: Austin, TX; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of proven experience in internal audit or compliance in global environments.
• Proficiency with audit tools and documentation (Optro) and IIA standards.
• Ability to establish and enforce quality standards across a team.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages).

Responsibilities

• Execute audit programs within defined project timelines.
• Work independently with limited supervision and periodic review.
• Participate in audit planning for assigned operational audits and advisory projects.
• Conduct process interviews and walkthroughs; document key attributes.
• Support junior auditors during planning.
• Conduct audit fieldwork in accordance with IIA standards.
• Present findings to stakeholders and CAE.
• Lead small-scale operational audits or advisory projects.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Optro

SAP ERP

Data analytics tools

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced internal auditor to execute and lead audits across complex, global operations. You will plan, interview, test controls, and report findings to stakeholders and the CAE, contributing to continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to IIA standards, and leveraging data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness. Location: Austin, TX; travel up to 10% may be required.