Hardware/Product Development Engineer, PLM - (E5)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible® the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary: $163,000.00 - $224,000.00

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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.

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns product change management (PCM) and control.
• Initiate and develop CIPs (Continuous Improvement Programs) for Epi and FEP product and service. Technical improvement, reliability, hardware CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) to improve tool uptime and process performance
• Owns service technology roadmap and implementation in the field including CIP parts qualification, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction
• Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents
• Facilitates alignment meeting for product, and restricted part orders. Facilitate roadmap and market proliferation
• Support or Lead as necessary effort and coordination between various intercompany groups (such as operations, Engineering and Global Program Management) to achieve divisional cost targets and improve operational metrics
• Relook at our Product Structure and service strategy
• Manage strategic vendor issues

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field. Hands on experience in Epi or FEP, 5 years or more preferred
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts installed base tool performance and growth of service business

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

To meet minimum qualifications for this opportunity you must have the following:

• minimum of 5 years experience hands on experience in EPI or FEB strongly preferred!
• minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Must be based in Santa Clara/vicinity (no relocation available)

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

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