Director of Technology - Wafer Cleaning

Applied Materials

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA Posted 16 days ago $189,000–$260,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Process Technology Director in the CMP Product Business Group at Applied Materials, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced post-chemical mechanical planarization cleaning products. Your daily responsibilities include managing complex scientific processes, offering innovative solutions to customer challenges, benchmarking competitor products, and developing long-term technology strategies. You must have extensive experience in semiconductor wet cleaning technology and a deep understanding of particle adhesion, removal, and metal corrosion theories. This role requires broad industry knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to influence senior executives both internally and externally. Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of experience in wafer cleaning processes at top-tier semiconductor companies and hold a PhD.

Skills

semiconductor wet cleaning technology particle adhesion and attachment particle removal corrosion of advanced metals CMP Terraform Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Directs process technology for post-CMP cleaning products in CMP Product Business Group.
  • Manages complex scientific theory application in development and technical management of post-CMP cleaning solutions.
  • Develops innovative solutions to address high-value problems related to customer process issues.
  • Benchmarks CMP PBGs’ post-CMP cleaning products against competitors and industry standards.
  • Defines performance metrics and reports progress on strategic goals for product roadmaps.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of experience in state-of-the-art wafer cleaning processes at a top-tier semiconductor company.
  • Proven expertise in semiconductor wet cleaning technology and advanced metal corrosion theories.
  • Extensive knowledge of particle adhesion, removal techniques, and CMP product offerings.
  • Ability to develop long-term strategies and roadmaps for post-CMP cleaning products.
  • Leads complex process development and manages teams to address high-value problems.
  • Influences senior executives and negotiates with external organizations effectively.

Market check

Salary context

This $189,000–$260,000 range sits above 64% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$161,000–$242,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$155,482–$245,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,000–$193,500 across 65 roles with salary data.

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