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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
128 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
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Advanced Commercialization Engineer V serves as a technical authority within the New Product Commercialization team, driving the early commercialization of first-in-world semiconductor equipment. This role involves shaping architecture, manufacturability, cost intent, and supply readiness before design lock to ensure scalability and faster time-to-market. The engineer leads front-end commercialization strategies, manages enterprise-level DFx execution including DfM, DfA, and DfC, and establishes co-development models with strategic suppliers. Key responsibilities include resolving complex mechanical and electrical design decisions, managing virtual validation for incomplete designs, and integrating manufacturing cost structures into platform decisions. The role requires expertise in manufacturing process engineering, systems engineering, and should-cost frameworks. Candidates must navigate the complexities of semiconductor equipment production by aligning cross-functional teams across design, supply chain, and manufacturing to mitigate risks and ensure seamless transition from initial concept to large-scale production.
Lead front-end commercialization strategy for new product programs by influencing architecture, platform decisions, and supplier engagement models.
Execute enterprise-level DFx standards including manufacturability, assembly, cost, and serviceability across multiple programs.
Establish early co-development models with strategic suppliers to optimize material strategy and design intent during concept phases.
Serve as the senior technical authority for complex mechanical and electrical design decisions affecting yield and cost.
Develop execution frameworks that translate early design intent into scalable manufacturing plans and virtual validation strategies.
Integrate manufacturing cost structures and process economics into front-end commercialization to mitigate risk before designs are committed.
Identify systemic risks across programs and provide executive-level technical status and readiness assessments to senior leadership.
Mentor staff and institutionalize best-known methods for commercialization engineering and DFx execution.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience in product development, DFx, commercialization, supplier engineering, or complex technical program leadership.
Mastery across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines with deep understanding of manufacturing systems and precision fabrication methods.
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing process engineering, process economics, or systems engineering is a differentiating asset.
Proficiency in "should-cost" methodology to translate cost risks into design guidance at a systems level.
Expertise in DFx methodologies including DfM, DfA, DfC, DfS, DfR, ITO, and transportability.
Ability to lead cross-functional technical alignment across Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering organizations.
Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems by translating incomplete design inputs into coherent technical strategies.
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