Administrative Assistant T5 jobs at Applied Materials

What We Offer

As the Executive Administrative Assistant to the General Manager, you will play a critical role in enabling our leadership team to operate at peak efficiency. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that requires exceptional organizational skills, polished communication, and the ability to manage complex priorities with discretion and sound judgment. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to the executive, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and enabling them to focus on strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Calendar Management:

• Manage a demanding and ever-changing schedule of internal and external meetings, events, and travel.
• Prioritize requests and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Ensure the executive is fully prepared for all engagements, with materials, briefings, and logistics in place.

Communication & Liaison:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, presentations, and communications with a high degree of professionalism.
• Represent the executive with tact, discretion, and cultural awareness.
• Quickly grasp and appropriately respond to social cues in both written and verbal communications

Operational & Project Support:

• Coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Organize leadership offsites, customer demos, tours for VIP, conferences, or moves and team events
• Review and proofread documents, presentations, and communications to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Act as a bridge between GM and stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring priorities are aligned and communicated clearly.

Travel & Event Management

• Plan and coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transport, and detailed itineraries.
• Support logistics for executive offsites, industry conferences, and internal events.

Confidentiality & Judgment

• Handle highly sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Exercise excellent judgment in prioritizing competing demands and anticipating executive needs.

Qualifications

- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to craft polished, executive-ready documents.

- Tech-savvy, with proficiency in productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Concur, etc.).

- A proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

: 7+ years of executive administrative experience, with at least 3 years supporting C-level executives, ideally in the technology sector.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains individual calendars (electronic) and with little Executive inputschedules/re-schedulespractices/procedures.

Frequently, executes special research or continuous research and data analysis tasks and preparesreports/recommendations.

Types and composes letters and memos, reports and presentation material using appropriate software.

Screens phone calls and where possible, immediately deals with issues/requests on behalf of the Executive (as authorized) and records messages, or forwards calls to the appropriate person/department.

Makes travel arrangements, via the Corporate Travel department.

May coordinate special arrangements, such as tours for visiting VIPs, award ceremonies, conferences, or moves.

Executes special research and data analysis tasks. Runs reports and ensures data accuracy. Participates in creating and/or creates departmental procedures and documentation. Performs other special project work.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Key Responsibilities

Maintains individual calendars (electronic) and with little Executive inputschedules/re-schedulespractices/procedures.

Frequently, executes special research or continuous research and data analysis tasks and preparesreports/recommendations.

Types and composes letters and memos, reports and presentation material using appropriate software.

Screens phone calls and where possible, immediately deals with issues/requests on behalf of the Executive (as authorized) and records messages, or forwards calls to the appropriate person/department.

Makes travel arrangements, via the Corporate Travel department.

May coordinate special arrangements, such as tours for visiting VIPs, award ceremonies, conferences, or moves.

Executes special research and data analysis tasks. Runs reports and ensures data accuracy. Participates in creating and/or creates departmental procedures and documentation. Performs other special project work.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Key Responsibilities

Performs complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.

Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with minimal supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades and IFT testing.

May work from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance, attend ZDZ reviews.

Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills,NPI with limited to no ioms instructions, Fluid with SAP and other databases to properly document and recommend build and test proceduresAssists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes complex technical reports and test procedures.

Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.

Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.

Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface acrossdepartmental/functionallines. Provides management with technical input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.

Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product. Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead".

Other Requirements:This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Key Responsibilities

• Can safely operate all machines in the shop performing very complex operations in producing prototype parts, production parts, modifications and repairs to existing parts and assemblies, and/or fabricating parts from steels, stainless steels, aluminum, plastics and other non-metals.
• Supports in-house customers, such as manufacturing, engineering, business units, direct/indirect materials, and facilities. Portrays a customer service approach. Interfaces effectively and courteously with customers.
• Utilizes Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine machining process, procedures, tooling and fixtures requirements.
• Performs a variety of machining and/or assembly tasks utilizing standard machine shop equipment, such as surface grinders, drill presses, grinders, sanders, band saws, rotary table, and/or standard band and power tools.
• Plans and performs very complex machine set-ups. Possesses an advanced working knowledge of trigonometry, which is required to accurately calculate angles used in set-ups and machining. Makes full use of machine capacity to minimize amount of machining or number of set-ups required to product parts competitively.
• Performs machining operations, such as milling, turning, facing, boring, chasing single and multiple external and internal threads, drilling, grooving, reaming and chamfering. Monitor machines and verify that part dimensions conform to specifications.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications. Uses calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools. Performs rework as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements

Other Requirements:

• 3/5 Axis Mil experience (required)
• This is a very physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Functional Knowledge

• Has comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline

Business Expertise

• Has in-depth understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may coordinate the work of others beyond own area. May provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally defined practices
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
  

Impact

• Has direct impact through responsibility for the quality of deliverables

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way

Key Responsibilities

• Can safely operate all machines in the shop performing very complex operations in producing prototype parts, production parts, modifications and repairs to existing fabricating parts from steels, stainless steels, aluminum, plastics and other non-metals.
• Supports in-house customers, such as manufacturing, engineering, business units, direct/indirect materials, and facilities. Portrays a customer service approach.
• Utilizes Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine machining process, procedures, tooling and fixtures requirements.
• Performs a variety of machining and/or assembly tasks utilizing standard machine shop equipment, such as surface grinders, drill presses, grinders, sanders, band standard band and power tools.
• Plans and performs very complex machine set-ups. Possesses an advanced working knowledge of trigonometry, which is required to accurately calculate angles us Makes full use of machine capacity to minimize amount of machining or number of set-ups required to product parts competitively.
• Performs machining operations, such as milling, turning, facing, boring, chasing single and multiple external and internal threads, drilling, grooving, reaming and cha verify that part dimensions conform to specifications.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications. Uses calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements

This is a very physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, knowledge and ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand tools and/or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Has comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline

Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Demonstrates tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way

Associate's Degree
7 - 10 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, parts and wire lists, written and/or verbal instructions to build, repair and/or test electrical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components.
• Performs a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repair. Identifies and corrects errors. Highly effective at providing standard training.
• Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and sepractices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipmeequipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Utilizes test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components. Enters data on progress, work expense and labor details. May perform computer programming, repair or software
• Checks own work for conformance to specifications. Thorough working knowledge of job assignments. Details finished work. Receives parts and performs audits toavailable to perform build, test and repair. Inspects parts for defects. Advanced troubleshooting capability and process improvement.
• Recognized as a resource for a particular product(s) or platform(s). Highly proficient with assembly test processes and troubleshooting required to solve quality issues
• Works closely with engineering on development of procedures and New Product Integration into the manufacturing line. Able to provide input on product "manufacturing design.
• Provides training and support to lower level mfg. technicians and assemblers. May serve as Quality Lead and focal point for quality processes within the department tools to lead problem solving. May lead Kaizens or DMIAC for work center or unit. Able to assist with quality issues at a customer site and provide feedback to improve. Assist supervisor in alignment of resources to daily production needs.

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some indoor noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safe chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Has comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline

Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Demonstrates tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way

Associate's Degree
7 - 10 Years