Director, RF 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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$184,000.00 - $253,000.00

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. 

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Key Responsibilities

Directs an engineering group responsible for all issues across business unit product line, including the design, development and implementation of unusually complex engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules.

Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to engineering design and development at the business unit level with complex scope and customer impact.

Develops long-range plans and creates general engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications.

Interfaces with internal and external customers on engineering issues involving the unit’s products

Works with senior business group management team to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems for the Business Unit and are aligned with the organization’s direction.

Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.

Defines performance metrics and reports on the engineering functions’ progress against business unit specific goals.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions

Leadership

• Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment 

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional  strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience 

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

This position required to manage a small group of junior to mid level engineers, who are focused on RF system related work. This position also involves not only managing, but use high level of RF systems knowledge and skills, and occasionally required to perform hands-on work. High level of working knowledge on RF systems specifically in the context of semiconductor equipment. The candidate has to be familiar with an RF system that can operate up to 10kW, also needs to understand the requirement for preventing arcing, overheating etc. Also, basic knowledge on plasma generation by RF is required.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

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