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Applied Materials, Inc.

Technical Director

Applied Materials, Inc., Santa Clara, California, us, 95053


The Technical Director based onsite at our Santa Clara campus connects the modeling and simulation team based in Italy to our SPG BUs. The job will include:

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.- Identify HVPs where simulation can provide the highest value.- Contribute to project management (e.g., prioritization) and to the interaction with key stakeholder in the BUs.- Contribute/manage the technical discussion through presentation and discussions with BUs technical people.- Suggest areas of expansion for team & Ginestra S/W capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides 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+2Identifies inflections, threats and opportunities for share and TAM growth. Determines segmentation & requirements.Delivers a detailed competitive analysis. Develops a winning product/ business strategyDevelops and manages relationships with technical buyers. Improves customer(s) preference to engage Applied on technical problemsManages local technical resources and works closely with BU teams to ensure high installed base performance and customer(s) satisfactionOwns and manages TRMs and technical engagement programs with customer(s)Protects customer(s) IP, protects Applied IP, gathers competitive intelligenceDiscovers customer(s) HVPs, understands options and influences the customer’s technical choices.Designs alternative technology solutionsand improves customer(s) preference to engage Applied on technical problemsFor TD Process Integration: identifies cross-BU opportunities and DPY HVPRequired skills:Technical:o Strong multi-discipline technical backgroundo Experience in driving large R&D initiatives in the semiconductor process technology.o Extensive experience in semiconductor technology design, technology, and reliability co-optimization for different market segments.o Large experience with TCAD (technology computer aided design) device or process simulation tools.Business:

extensive experience in leading customer engagements and d emonstrated ability to manage product developments leading/interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers on engineering issues/development.Leadership

: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in a global, cross-functional environment. Experience managing diverse groups and driving collaboration across teams and locations.Communication

: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with customers, senior management, and cross-functional teams.Preferred

skills:· Experience in business development d efining roadmap for future technology and products;· Experience in defining strategies, and processes addressing high value problems (HVP)· Good systematic thinking, analytical skill and problem solving· E xcellent organizational skills and attention to detail· Publications that demonstrate expertise in such areas as device physics or process flow physicsExperience and education level requirements·

Education

: Ph.D. preferred or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or a related STEM field.·

Experience:

10+ work experience as a Director of engineering or in a similar senior-level position in semiconductor industries preferably with a n expertiseQualifications

Education:Doctorate Degree

Summary:The Technical Director based onsite at our Santa Clara campus connects the modeling and simulation team based in Italy to our SPG BUs. The job will include:- Identify HVPs where simulation can provide the highest value.- Contribute to project management (e.g., prioritization) and to the interaction with key stakeholder in the BUs.- Contribute/manage the technical discussion through presentation and discussions with BUs technical people.- Suggest areas of expansion for team & Ginestra S/W capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvides 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+2Identifies inflections, threats and opportunities for share and TAM growth. Determines segmentation & requirements.Delivers a detailed competitive analysis. Develops a winning product/ business strategyDevelops and manages relationships with technical buyers. Improves customer(s) preference to engage Applied on technical problemsManages local technical resources and works closely with BU teams to ensure high installed base performance and customer(s) satisfactionOwns and manages TRMs and technical engagement programs with customer(s)Protects customer(s) IP, protects Applied IP, gathers competitive intelligenceDiscovers customer(s) HVPs, understands options and influences the customer’s technical choices.Designs alternative technology solutionsand improves customer(s) preference to engage Applied on technical problemsFor TD Process Integration: identifies cross-BU opportunities and DPY HVPRequired skills:Technical:o Strong multi-discipline technical backgroundo Experience in driving large R&D initiatives in the semiconductor process technology.o Extensive experience in semiconductor technology design, technology, and reliability co-optimization for different market segments.o Large experience with TCAD (technology computer aided design) device or process simulation tools.Business:

extensive experience in leading customer engagements and d emonstrated ability to manage product developments leading/interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers on engineering issues/development.Leadership

: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in a global, cross-functional environment. Experience managing diverse groups and driving collaboration across teams and locations.Communication

: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with customers, senior management, and cross-functional teams.Preferred

skills:· Experience in business development d efining roadmap for future technology and products;· Experience in defining strategies, and processes addressing high value problems (HVP)· Good systematic thinking, analytical skill and problem solving· E xcellent organizational skills and attention to detail· Publications that demonstrate expertise in such areas as device physics or process flow physicsExperience and education level requirements·

Education

: Ph.D. preferred or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or a related STEM field.·

Experience:

10+ work experience as a Director of engineering or in a similar senior-level position in semiconductor industries preferably with a n expertiseQualifications

Education:Doctorate Degree

Skills:TCAD

Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:15+ Years

Work Experience:Additional Information

Time Type:Full time

Employee Type:Assignee / Regular

Travel:Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:No

U.S. Salary Range:$172,000.00 - $236,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

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