Director, Lab Operations

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $180,500.00 - $248,500.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

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.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab operation activities including tool installation for all SCLA labs including EPIC lab.
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve velocity and productivity for Semiconductor Tool Installation and other aspects of Semiconductor lab operations.
• Lead strategic programs and initiatives to create dashboards and improve effective communication to executives.
• Drive facilities tool installation, sub fab abatement equipment, Gas delivery systems, Lab safety and evacuations with proactive planning, contract management strategies & solutions.
• Provide technical guidance when needed to resolve technical challenges for facilities & BU and drive cost efficiency.
• Drive ownership & accountability for Business Units, facilities and other cross-functional teams.
• Lead contract management & Vendor Management strategies to drive long term solutions and cost savings.
• Ensure that strategic project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.
• Ensure that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
• Ensure that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate.
• Responsible for departmental budgets and spending requirements. Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.
• Effectively assign work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area. Responsible for conducting appraisals, feedback & handling work allocations for direct reports and approving the same for indirect reports.
• Spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensure that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.
• Responsible for overseeing the development, support, maintenance and implementation of all projects handled by the BU/technology group through lower-level managers.
• A leadership position, responsible for identifying functional linkages across the organization and developing appropriate processes and road maps for the BU/technology group including hiring plans, training requirements, staffing etc.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the field of construction, contract Management, Business operations, and any other operations related field.
• 5+ years’ experience leading multi-location organizations for a technology company.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Finance or Business Management.
• Experience with all aspects of the facility life cycle - plan, transact, design, build and operate.
• Demonstrated track record for driving continuous improvements with a view to improving operations performance and cost efficacy.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating with virtual teams in a multi-national organization.
• A strong knowledge of facilities systems and operations will be a plus for this role.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills across own organization and partner organizations (IT, Procurement, Facilities, Security, Finance, Legal etc.) to drive and deliver exceptional service. Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Understands the commercial dynamics of wide spectrum of facilities-related service and equipment providers.

Skills

• Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families.
• Business Expertise: Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function.
• Leadership: Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Impact: Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans.
• Interpersonal Skills: Influences others internally and externally, including senior management.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:

• A strategy-driven leader.
• A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility.
• High energy and enthusiasm to drive exceptional business outcomes.
• Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company.
• Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization.
• Self-motivated and driven towards excellence.
• An inspiring leader.
• Situational awareness and decision-making ability appropriate for the situation.

Schedule

Time Type: Full time

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time