This role pays less than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$174,750–$278,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$214k
versus about
$226k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
128 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
across 128 roles with salary data.
The Director, Process Support Engineering leads a high-performing organization of engineers and managers to support strategic semiconductor customers within memory R&D and High-Volume Manufacturing fabs. This role involves developing organizational capability, driving technology engagement, and accelerating the adoption of company solutions. The leader serves as a primary technical interface for customers, managing executive-level discussions, technical escalations, and complex problem-solving regarding yield, defectivity, productivity, and process integration. Key responsibilities include mentoring future leaders, coordinating support strategies across multiple locations, and influencing product development through field insights. Candidates must possess deep semiconductor process expertise, including knowledge of deposition, etch, CMP, metrology, inspection, or patterning technologies. The role requires a background in engineering, physics, materials science, or chemistry to solve critical challenges in advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments while ensuring alignment between customer priorities and technology roadmaps.