Manager - FIB Lab Operations

Job ID

R2517898

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: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00

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.

Weekend - Compressed shift (Fri-Sun 12-hr)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage FIB engineers and technicians in utilizing FIB techniques for semiconductor characterization, create new FIB methods on advanced semiconductor applications from logic devices, memory technologies to power semiconductors, front end to back end
• Manage, lead, and execute metrology engineering initiatives by applying advanced characterization expertise, ensuring all project outcomes are delivered in alignment with Applied Problem Solving methodology.
• Lead lab operations management including tracking and analyzing key operational metrics, identifying and implementing new metrics to drive lab performance, strategizing and executing workflow improvements, providing solutions to enhance lab efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and implement new technology and analytical instrumentation to enhance lab capabilities and performance, while maintaining hands-on engagement on tools to create and validate new methods for complex sample types, support team training, and establish structured training programs to continuously develop technical skills across the team
• Interact with key customers and BU partners to resolve significantly complex metrology issues across all product lines
• Manage escalations by proactively addressing urgent issues, being flexible to business demands, and supporting cross functional teams across different shifts outside regular business hours
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders by creating and delivering clear, impactful presentations, sharing technical review and project updates, lead discussions to align on goal and execution
• Generate internal and external documentation for techniques, lab protocol and procedures
• Ensure lab operations meet all safety and IP standards by conducting regular audit, risk assessments and maintaining compliance documentations

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position 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' core values.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 7 - 10 Years

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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