Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer V - (E5)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions, seeks a TPS V (E5) to own product performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic execution across a product line. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor TPS and CE resources, and drive fleet health while partnering with BU and customers to implement corrective actions.

This full-time role emphasizes ownership of regional strategies, safety, and compliance, with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years semiconductor equipment experience.
• Advanced knowledge of DDP platforms and chamber technologies.
• Proven track record leading high-impact customer escalations.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving BU, Engineering, Quality, GPS, and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Escalation management from identification to closure.
• Own fleet performance and product strategy.
• Lead cross-functional task forces.
• Provide executive-level communication and recovery plans.
• Drive fleet-wide implementation plans.
• Mentor TPS and service teams.
• Influence BU roadmap through field feedback.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Technical leadership

Customer escalation

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

RCCA

8D

DOE

Fault Tree

Fishbone

QC tools

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

Location:

Chandler,AZ, Portland,OR, 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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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.

Simple definition:

A TPS V (E5) is a technical project leader and escalation manager who owns product performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic execution across an entire product line or region, not just individual tool issues.

Experience

TPS V (E5) Requirements

• 10+ years semiconductor equipment experience.
• Advanced knowledge of DDP platforms and chamber technologies.
• Proven track record leading high-impact customer escalations.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving BU, Engineering, Quality, GPS, and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership without direct authority.

Technical Skills

• Expert troubleshooting of hardware, software, process, and plasma-related issues.
• Strong understanding of:
  • RF Systems
  • Gas Delivery Systems
  • Vacuum Systems
  • Thermal Systems
  • Chamber Hardware
  • Feature Files and Software Management
• Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in RCCA, 8D, DOE, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis.

Leadership Expectations

• Own regional product strategy and fleet health.
• Operate as the technical authority for assigned products.
• Lead task forces and extended chamber down recoveries.
• Mentor TPS, FSE, and CE resources.
• Influence BU roadmap through field feedback and customer needs.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

• Escalation Management
• Manage/Own L1-L3 customer escalations from identification through closure.
• Establish containment, root cause, and permanent corrective actions.
• Drive daily execution and accountability across all stakeholders.
• Provide executive level communication and recovery plans.
• Ensure CRMs are actively managed with clear closure criteria.
• Technical Project Leadership

Lead strategic initiatives including:

• NPI support
• Chamber recovery programs
• Platform conversions and retrofits
• Product performance improvement programs
• CrossMatch implementation
• Reliability improvement projects
• IW cost reduction initiatives

• Product Ownership
• Maintain ownership of fleet performance.
• Monitor uptime, MTBF, MTTR, defects, and utilization.
• Identify systemic issues before they become major customer impacts.
• Drive standardization and best practices across regions.
• Establish product roadmaps and support strategies.
• Customer Engagement
• Serve as primary technical interface for major customer concerns.
• Build trusted advisor relationships
• Present technical findings, recovery plans, and long-term solutions.
• Support executive customer reviews and working groups.
• Engineering & BU Interface
• Drive engineering engagement for critical issues.
• Present field issues at working groups.
• Lead validation of corrective actions.
• Drive fleet-wide implementation plans.
• Influence future product designs through field feedback.
• Knowledge Management
• Create and maintain:
  • BKMs
  • Knowledge Articles
  • Troubleshooting Guides
  • PM Procedures
  • Known Issue Databases (KIB)
• Ensure lessons learned are shared globally.
• Safety & Compliance
• Act as a safety champion.
• Drive PSER implementation.
• Support CEN execution and compliance efforts.
• Ensure safe work practices and risk mitigation.
• People Development
• Mentor TPS and local service teams.
• Develop technical competency plans.
• Identify training gaps and drive closure.
• Build local FSO capability to reduce dependence on TPS intervention.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% 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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