Manager Operations Management R&d jobs at Applied Materials in Singapore, Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.

• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.

• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.

• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.

• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.

• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products, within safety guidelines

• Utilize techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a wide range of complex systems for multiple products, within safety guidelines

• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports and generate process engineering specifications

• Develop, plan and execute process engineering projects, within safety guidelines

• Train engineers in measurement techniques of film properties and guide them in the interpretation of the data, new methodologies, trouble shooting techniques and resolve a wide range of complex process engineering issues/problems for multiple products

• Interact with customers to resolve a wide range of complex process engineering issues/problems with limited to no supervision

• Design and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited to no supervision

Requirements:

• PhD or Master or Bachelor inMaterials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field

• Research focus in semiconductor would be an added advantage

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in semiconductor including Plasma Etch process development field

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Problem-solver attitude with determination and quality-mindset

Work Location:

• Science Park II

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.

• Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

• Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.

• Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.

• Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management

• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, or equivalent)

Work Location

• Applied Materials @Tampines Industrial Crescent

Key Responsibilities

• Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing

• Coordinates design requirement review with appropriateengineering/scientificpersonnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications

• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes

• Partner with the customers and the Business Units for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and product teams to resolve process-related challenges and optimize production efficiency.

• Collaborate with global teams, customers, and partners to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and processes.

• Maintain rigorous documentation of process development activities, experiments, and outcomes.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between engineering, marketing, and business objectives.

• Drive adoption of new technologies through demos, evaluations, joint development programs, and tool qualifications.

• Manage and develop a team of Process Engineers, ensuring training, certification, and performance excellence.

• Responsible for demand planning and financial forecasting for PE activities.

• Contribute to business plans and resource allocation to meet organizational priorities.

• Demonstrate advanced integration knowledge across multiple processes and technologies.

• Resolve complex technical and operational issues using structured problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

• PhD/ Master/ Bachelor in Engineering studies

• 7 years and above of process-related experiences in semiconductor industry with at least 3 years in leadership roles.

• Prior work experiences in a technical support or field service role will be an added advantage

• Strong technical background in semiconductor processes and equipment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer-facing interactions.

• Ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously.

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.
• Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.
• Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.
• Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.
• Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.
• Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.
  

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems.

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives.
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function.

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.

What We Offer

, you will lead operational activities that enable the successful execution of research and development programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient resource utilization, compliance, and timely delivery of R&D milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, planner, and technicians to ensure day-to-day smooth operations of a semiconductor lab environment.

• Responsible for new facility cleanroom setup and equipment layout, material flow, manning planning and implementation to ensure efficient and productive use of resources in production.

• Manage lab tools startup, retrofit, PM, CIP, lab safety, lab security, customer demo, lab facility, logistic, vendors, purchasing and finance activities.

• Provide direction and leadership to ensure lab operation KPI and schedule are met, enhancing delivery responsiveness.

• Develop and execute KPU strategy project and manage AOP spending, budget, and support finance on government grant submission.

• Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity

• Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results. Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines.

• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes. Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.

• Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

• Identifies and pursues new and complex technologies to improve production and cycle time, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.

• Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.

• Provides senior leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization. And ensures that all direct reports are sufficiently skilled and trained to perform their functions in a high-quality and efficient manner.

• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong background in R&D or advanced technology environments.

• Expertise in operations planning, resource management, and process optimization.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools.

Work Location:

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)