Lab Facilities Specialist

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:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

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

• Overseas Lab Operations within multiple different engineering labs and buildings across multiple product platforms and chamber technologies. Includes but not limited to managing and supporting engineering CIP projects, process development work, new hardware qualification, new systems integration, tool facilities, PM maintenance scheduling and spares planning.
• Highly Safety Focused responsibility requiring high level of diligence while mitigating, resolving and preventing repeat safety incidents both in labs and with suppliers. EHS point of contact and BU representative for lab safety meetings and updates. Drives “safety first” culture. Coordinates and ensures safety training compliance. Drives to meet or exceed BU and Corp EHS objectives which include aggressive safety incident and evacuation metrics. Represents BU during safety walks, HazMat and Conditional Use inspections. Initiates Chemical Authorization requests. Responsible for Tool Profile and Abatement forms.
• Responsible for ensuring tool support equipment (abatement, pumps, heat exchangers etc) are spec’d correctly, purchased and delivered on time.
• Initiates or reviews tool related MOC’s (management of change) FSRs (Facilities Service Request) and PFRs (Planning Feasibility Request) using associated data bases. Participates in all facilities design reviews (30%, 60%, 90%) and related activities that result in successful execution of MOC, PFR, FSR. Attends / participates in weekly Priority and Gap Analysis meetings with variety of attendees that includes heads of KPU’s, engineering, tool owners and others. Identifies issues that may gate project progress and defines and owns escalation path where required.
• Works closely with facilities teams, outside contractors and tool owners when executing work driven by MOC, PFR, FSR. Mitigates issues, ensures safety compliance and drives on time completion to agreed timelines.
• Key contributor and driver of lab initiatives with focus on Lab Efficiency OKR’s (Objectives & Key Results). These include Key Results like reduction in unplanned down time, and Operational Efficiency. Uses latest SW applications which include MyLab to track tool metrics. Member of Lab Managers Council that attends council meetings and provides input which drives BKMs and working practices aligned across the whole company.
• Provides guidance on budgeting and estimated costs and provides updates to Operations and Finance on project progress and spending. Identifies lab assets and provides status updates to Ops and finance.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.