Sr Dir, Process engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$200,000–$275,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $238k
$122k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays more than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $146,125–$205,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $238k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 77 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,000–$193,500 across 77 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Dir, Process engineer

This senior-level role within a leading technology company in Santa Clara, CA, involves directing a large process technology group responsible for research and development across new and existing product lines. The individual will manage complex scientific applications, interact with external customers to solve high-value problems, and lead strategic planning efforts that align with the broader business plan of the Product Business Group. Key responsibilities include defining performance metrics, providing leadership on long-term strategy, and overseeing alpha and beta product releases. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in process technology and commercial strategies, along with strong leadership skills to influence executive-level decisions and drive innovation within a dynamic business environment.

What you'll do

  • Directs a large process technology group for research and development.
  • Manages complex applications of scientific theory in product line development.
  • Offers solutions to address high-value problems for external customers.
  • Leads strategic planning to integrate R&D with business plans.
  • Provides leadership and approval guidelines on long-term strategy.
  • Defines performance metrics and reports progress against goals.
  • Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding process technology.

What we're looking for

  • Directs a large process technology group for research and development.
  • Manages complex scientific applications in product line extensions and enhancements.
  • Interacts with external customers to solve high-value problems on technical issues.
  • Leads strategic planning to integrate R&D processes with business plans.
  • Provides leadership and guidelines for long-term strategy in process development.
  • Defines performance metrics and reports progress against specific goals.
  • Responsible for alpha engineering and product release programs.

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