Account Technologist

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$163,000.00 - $224,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

Works with business unit in technology development and transfer HVP and analytical requirement to the TEM/SEM team.  Takes ownership of delivering the required solution to the business units that solve their HVP and development needs. Serves as the analytical expert across a broad range of business and semiconductor devices .  Plays a key role in defining analytical strategy and identifying gaps.   Provides feedback to  business unit analytical techniques and data characterization to their films development. Takes the lead in positioning new analytical technologies information to the business units.  Interfaces with business unit at key development and to form strategic partnerships and oversees joint development activities (BU Engagements). Makes executive level presentations. Create a mechanism to communicate BU engagement progress, scorecard, track progress and pull resources from TEM/SEM/FIB and metrology to solve business HVP. Uses sound statistical techniques and problem solving methodologies like DOEs (Design of Experiment) to quickly determine root cause and action plans. Provides oversight of BU Engagement project, including defining HVP, milestone, and evaluation criteria to form the project goals and team. Keeps abreast of new developments in own and related business unit technology groups.  Participates in publishing in ET conferences and journals.

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field of TEM/SEM and analytical techniques
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business unit development; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Education: PhD Degree in related fields

Experience: 10 - 15 Years of relevant experience

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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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