Director - Customer Engineer (India-Based)

Unique Opportunity

This is permanent role based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Candidates must be open to relocating to Singapore or Taiwan for an initial assignment of 6 to 9 months upon joining and after completing the first 12 months, they will be expected to transition to India .

As a Customer / Field Service Engineer Leader, you will play an integral role in supporting the first private semiconductor FAB in India and in building the semiconductor ecosystem within the country. This position offers the prospect of advancing your career alongside the industry while establishing a high-performing team from the ground up.

To learn more about life as a Field Service Engineer, visit the Field Service Engineer page.

Responsibilities

• Building the Organization: Responsible for creating the Field Service Organization, which includes hiring, onboarding, and upskilling talent to meet business requirements.

• Leadership: Provides direction, coaching, and development for team members.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational issues.

• Customer Relationship Management: Maintains and develops relationships with customers.

• Operational Management: Manages financial, manpower, and operational requirements.

• Communication: Effectively communicates business progress, goals, and updates.

• Safety Practices: Ensures appropriate safety practices among team members.

• Quality Improvement: Promotes processes to reduce cycle time and drive continuous improvement.

Domain Skills

• Sound Industrial Engineering practices related to the Semiconductor Domain (e.g., preventive and corrective maintenance).

• Comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor industry, wafer FAB equipment, and chip manufacturing processes.

• In the absence of semiconductor domain experience, an equivalent background in biotechnology manufacturing or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.

Experience - 15+ Years

Education

• Bachelors/Masters in Engineering or Equivalent. Preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Chemical and Metallurgy.

• Additional Certifications complementing the Semiconductor, Pharma or Biotechnology domain will be a value add.

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. To learn more about our commitment to DEI visit the Applied Materials Inclusion page.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

15+ Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payment Plan:

None

U.S. Salary Range:

$160,000.00 - $220,000.00

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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India, Santa Clara, CA

Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2518224

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-30T19:55:59