Manager, SPG SCLA/EPIC lab operation

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:

$172,000.00 - $236,500.00

Location:

Albany,NY, 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

Provides direct supervision to SCLA lab staff in support of SPG lab ops. Position requires strong networking with BUs and all support orgs to resolve issues and create new methods and process to meet cross BU improvements.

The role has responsibility for SPG safety roadmap and KPI tracking, Daily lab operations and driving productivity and cost programs.

Role include managment of existing lab owernship through continous improvement lab structures and personel. Role involves ongoing employee managment and leadership employee development. Required to utilize all HR/Legal systems to adminstate required task. Requires an objective based employee performance expectation that waterfalls high level objectives to individual employees

Requires expert knowledge on build and start-up activities for semiconductor labs/fabs. Utilization of this experience to build operational and work flow models for existing SCLA sites and EPIC lab.

Resolves complex lab process issues utilizing systematic troubleshooting methodology generally involving multiple processes.  Create a mechanism to communicate issues, track progress and pull resources from multiple business unit and/or functions. Uses sound statistical techniques like digital transformation methods, problem solving methodologies using various Kaizen processes to quickly determine root cause and action plans

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
• Creates reports for business methods including QBR, SR, and high level Sr. management needs

Business Expertise

• Requires minimun of 10 years experience in a semiconductor lab/fab infrastructure to operational completion. Utilize experience to create lab ops orgs and business data models for managment fo performance

Leadership

• Models sound postive leadership values. High ongoing responsibility for employee develop and talent pipeline.

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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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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