Senior Technical Facilities Manager, Semiconductor Facilities

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards program

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Technical Facilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of building infrastructure and critical facility systems.

You will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, coordinate maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance across sites. The role emphasizes project management, vendor oversight, energy management, and emergency readiness, with a focus on supporting long-term facility resilience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, technical operations, or critical infrastructure management.
• Semiconductor, industrial, R&D, or high-tech facility experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and internal facility and EHS standards.
• Manage facilities projects, including equipment installation, building modifications, utilities upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and performance standards with vendors.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and support sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans for critical systems and oversee backup power systems.
• Provide technical guidance to facility engineers, technicians, and contractors.

Skills

Technical leadership

Vendor management

Problem solving

HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Facilities Engineering

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Technical Facilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of building infrastructure and critical facility systems.

You will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, coordinate maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance across sites. The role emphasizes project management, vendor oversight, energy management, and emergency readiness, with a focus on supporting long-term facility resilience and