Optical System Engineer Director

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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40 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Optical System Engineer Director

The Optical System Engineer-Director leads multidisciplinary teams to spearhead research and development for next-generation technologies. This role involves executing unusually complex system projects, partitioning large problems into manageable subdivisions, and defining system specifications and schedules. The individual will develop new intellectual property, submit invention disclosures, and draft patent applications while serving as a thought leader for physics and science issues. Key responsibilities include performing complex feasibility studies, mentoring senior project members, and providing internal technical consultancy to senior management. The position requires broad expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques to solve complex problems in materials science and engineering. The work focuses on developing innovative products and services for the semiconductor and advanced display industries, specifically addressing the technical challenges of next-generation chip manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute engineering projects to spearhead research and development of next-generation technologies.
  • Partition complex system problems into manageable subdivisions and implement technical solutions.
  • Define system specifications, development schedules, and required material and human resources for new products.
  • Apply advanced theories and concepts to recommend corrections in technical applications and analysis.
  • Develop new intellectual property and assist in drafting patent applications.
  • Direct technical staff efforts and mentor senior project members on complex initiatives.
  • Perform feasibility studies on new technologies and lead the corporate decision-making process.
  • Act as an internal technical consultant to senior management regarding competing technologies and analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Recognized as a "guru" or external expert in a specific function.
  • Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques, and technologies within the field.
  • Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams and provides thought leadership.
  • Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems using groundbreaking methods.
  • Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions.
  • Develops new intellectual property, submits invention disclosures, and assists in drafting patent applications.
  • Influences internal and external business or regulatory issues that impact the business.
  • Must be available to travel up to 20% of the time.

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