Director, Technical Engineering

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Key Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction through managers for providing perspective of customer process and device roadmaps (N to N+2) for a broad function area.  Recognized as a technology expert:  N, N+1, N+2 

Identifies inflections, threats and opportunities for share and TAM growth. Determines segmentation & requirements.  Delivers a detailed competitive analysis. Develops a winning product/ business strategy

Develops and manages relationships with technical buyers. Improves customer(s) preference to engage Applied on technical problems

Manages local technical resources and works closely with BU teams to ensure high installed base performance and customer(s) satisfaction

Owns and manages TRMs and technical engagement programs with customer(s)

Protects customer(s) IP, protects Applied IP, gathers competitive intelligence 

Discovers customer(s) HVPs, understands options and influences the customer’s  technical choices.  Designs alternative technology solutions

and improves customer(s) preference to engage Applied on technical problems

For TD Process Integration: identifies cross-BU opportunities and DPY HVP

Functional Knowledge

• Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field

Business Expertise

• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business

Leadership

• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership

Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions 

Impact

• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions

Additional Information

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.