As a Technical Facilities Manager at Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of building infrastructure and critical facility systems. Your responsibilities include managing technical maintenance programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with vendors to maintain equipment across facilities. You will develop preventive maintenance plans, troubleshoot system failures, and manage energy efficiency initiatives while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. The role requires strong knowledge in HVAC, electrical distribution, chilled water, life safety systems, and mechanical controls, along with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering or critical infrastructure management within semiconductor, industrial, R&D, or high-tech environments.
Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems.
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for critical assets.
Troubleshoot system failures and coordinate corrective actions to ensure reliability.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and internal facility safety standards.
Manage facilities projects including equipment installation and infrastructure improvements.
Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
Maintain and update emergency response plans for critical systems.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of experience in facilities engineering or critical infrastructure management.
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, and mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Experience managing vendor performance and contract negotiations.
Market check
Salary context
This
$163,000–$224,000
range sits above
70%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$128,200–$208,300
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$145,650–$202,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 237 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.
ASHRAE
chilled water systems
DX systems
airside systems
redundancy strategies
Carrier HAP
TRACE
CFD
mechanical engineering
HVAC systems
liquid cooling
energy performance modeling
structured problem solving
OSHA
Facilities Management
Data Center Operations
Hyperscale Data Centers
Safety Compliance
Reliability Engineering
Maintenance Skills
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
SCADA
Building Automation Systems
Emergency Response Procedures
Environmental Controls
Energy Management Systems