Mechanical Engineer Director

About Us

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 exciting technologies 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.

What We Offer

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 leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about our benefits, which include programs and support for personal and professional growth.

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: Yes

Responsibilities

• Technically lead and/or execute unusually complex engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies.
• Develop and implement concepts for a wide range of unusually complex product issues and engineering solutions.
• Identify and troubleshoot a broad spectrum of unusually complex engineering and technology problems with division-wide implications.
• Interface with internal and external customers to address unusually complex engineering issues and solve High Value Problems (HVP) for the unit’s product line.
• Specify or perform unusually complex engineering analysis.
• Specify the development, design, or modification of engineering layouts, schematics, and/or detailed drawings of unusually complex scope.
• Generate product specifications.
• Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering tests.
• Specify and review engineering documentation and processes.

Functional Knowledge & Expertise

• Recognized as a “guru” or external expert in a function.
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques, and/or technologies within your field.
• Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues impacting the business.
• Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership.
• Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems using ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions.
• Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products.
• Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $185,000.00 - $254,000.00. The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors, including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.