Hardware/Product Development Engineer, PLM - (E5)
3+ months ago• Santa Clara, CA
Key Responsibilities
- Owns product change management (PCM) and control.
- Initiate and develop CIPs (Continuous Improvement Programs) for Epi and FEP product and service. Technical improvement, reliability, hardware CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) to improve tool uptime and process performance
- Owns service technology roadmap and implementation in the field including CIP parts qualification, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction
- Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents
- Facilitates alignment meeting for product, and restricted part orders. Facilitate roadmap and market proliferation
- Support or Lead as necessary effort and coordination between various intercompany groups (such as operations, Engineering and Global Program Management) to achieve divisional cost targets and improve operational metrics
- Relook at our Product Structure and service strategy
- Manage strategic vendor issues
Functional Knowledge
- Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field. Hands on experience in Epi or FEP, 5 years or more preferred
- 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; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
Impact
- Impacts installed base tool performance and growth of service business
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view
To meet minimum qualifications for this opportunity you must have the following:
- minimum of 5 years experience hands on experience in EPI or FEB strongly preferred!
- minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
- Must be based in Santa Clara/vicinity (no relocation available)
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
10 - 15 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
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U.S. Salary Range:
$163,000.00 - $224,000.00
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): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2513327
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-04-24T04:23:20
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion