Who We Are\n\nApplied 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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. \n\nWhat We Offer\n\nSalary:\n\n$171,500.00 - $236,000.00\n\nLocation:\n\nSanta Clara,CA\n\nYou\u2019ll 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\u2014while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. \n\nAt Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We\u2019re 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. \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage engineers in utilizing techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on extremely complex systems for entire range of products for division\n\nInteract with key customers to resolve extremely complex process engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for an entire range of products for the division\n\nEnsures effective product/technology demonstrations\n\nManages experimental tests, evaluates results and escalates critical technology issues to management\n\nDetermines product process specifications and equipment strengths, weakness and area of developmental opportunity\n\nLeads collaboration efforts with executive managers and junior managers to ensure strategic execution\n\nLeads market share improvement efforts\n\nFunctional Knowledge\n\n * Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families\n\n\n\nBusiness Expertise\n\n * Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function \n\n\n\nLeadership\n\n * Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources \n\n\n\nProblem Solving\n\n * Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems \n\n\n\nImpact\n\n * Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans\n * Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans\n\n\n\nInterpersonal Skills\n\n * Influences others internally and externally, including senior management\n\n\n\nPosition requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials\u0027 core values.\n\n \n\u2022 Design ESC Components: Develop ceramic puck structures, electrode layouts, and integrate thermal and electrical systems for wafer clamping. \n\u2022 Ceramic Design and Manufacturing: 16+ years designing ceramic products using AutoCAD, with hands-on expertise in brazing, sintering, plating, and soldering, ESC puck and electrode integration \n\u2022 Validate Performance: Test chucking force, thermal uniformity, and reliability under plasma and vacuum conditions. \n\u2022 Support Process Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot ESC issues and qualify designs in chamber environments.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nTime Type:\n\nFull time\n\nEmployee Type:\n\nAssignee / Regular\n\nTravel:\n\nYes, 20% of the Time\n\nRelocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\nThe 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied 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.\n\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at
[email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.\n