Key ResponsibilitiesDrive innovative techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on significantly complex systems for a range of programs, within safety guidelines.Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on significantly complex process engineering experiments for a range of products, within safety guidelinesDesign and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentationTrain engineers, define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new technologies, and/or troubleshoot and resolve significantly complex process engineering issues/problems for a range of productsDevelop, plan and execute process engineering projects for a range of productsInteract with key customers to resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for a range of products to address our customers High Value Problems (HVP)Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports for integrated products and generate process engineering specifications for integrated productsDefine and validate film measurement techniques.

Train engineers on the techniques and guide them in the interpretation of the dataThis technical staff position leads and/or develops and executes exceptionally complex technology and engineering projects and leads research and development of new technologies as appropriate. Works on critical complex issues that impact longer term product development and business success measured by one or more of the following: incremental revenue growth, market share increases, key customer penetrations, time to market improvement and commercial value of the work.Within safety guidelines design, perform, collect data, analyze and compile reports on unusually complex engineering experiments and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.

Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions. Recognized internally (across Business Units) as one of the limited number of technical experts in their field of expertiseConceive and implement new technology, normally named as primary inventor on numerous critical patents and recognized through awards and/or published papers within the last five years.Leads and collaborates to contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.

Guides less experienced engineers in utilizing techniques to define methods and new technologies and apply them on unusually complex systems. Involved in judging the approach and verifying the validity of technical strategies.Leads and collaborates to contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.

Guides less experienced engineers in utilizing techniques to define methods and new technologies and apply them on unusually complex systems. .Functional KnowledgeRegarded as the technical expert in their particular fieldDemonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the functionBusiness ExpertiseAnticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements LeadershipLeads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project executionProblem SolvingSolves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutionsImpactImpacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelinesInterpersonal SkillsCommunicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of viewQualificationsEducation:Bachelor's DegreeSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:10 - 15 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee/RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:NoU.S. Salary Range:$160,000.00 - $220,000.00The 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 committed to diversity in the workplace.

All 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. SummaryLocation: Santa Clara,CAType: Full time.