דרושים Mechanical Engineer Director E6 ב-Applied Materials ב-United States, California

As an optoelectronics testing engineer, you'll be responsible for characterizing and testing our next generation photonics interconnect devices, such as interposer, waveguide, FAU, CPO, transceivers, and various optoelectronic subsystems. You will conduct verification and characterization of various active and passive optical and photonic components including but not limited to modulators, photodetectors, passive waveguides and couplers, multiplexers and de-multiplexers, and fiber-to-chip coupling. You will define test plan and develop test setup and procedures for optical device and modules.
Responsibilities

• Bring-up and characterization of high-speed optical components, including waveguide, coupler, modulators and photodetectors, ensuring they meet performance expectations.
• Design, implement and maintain optical and electrical test setups
• Design and implement test procedures for silicon photonics chips and SIP based optical subsystems
• Design and execute validation and debug plans aligned with product specs, including link-level electro-optic testing using industry-standard equipment like BERTs, DCAs, VNAs, and AWGs.
• Design and debug test methods and fixtures to characterize optical alignment systems
• Establish and manage test data collection, archiving, analysis and presentation
• Maintain test equipment and instrument calibration, identify and purchase test parts and write equipment preventive maintenance (PM) procedures

Qualification

• Ph.D. or working towards Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
• Hands on experience with optical chip, component and system-level prototyping and testing for Telecommunications or Data Center Interconnect (DCI) product development.

• Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing support, such as optical component testing and performance evaluation.
• Fluent in programming skills in a PC/Windows environment using C, Python, LabView to enable test scripting and automation
• Data collection, analysis and reporting data analysis software such as JMP, Matlab, and MS Office.
• Desirable experience withCAD/modeling/simulationsoftware such as PADs, Solidworks, and Zemax
• Self-motivated, creative, teamwork oriented

What We Offer

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detailed financial models for semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment companies, including product level and device level financial forecasts

• Distill and communicate insights from data driven analyses, including using charts and tables to effectively illustrate key takeaways

• Build strong relationships across the company and industry to stay abreast of the competitive landscape of the semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment industry

• Identify secular trends in the advanced packaging sector and develop strategies to capture key inflections

Must have qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong financial modeling experience

• 7-10 years' experience in semiconductors or semiconductor

capital equipment specifically advanced packaging

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate cross-functionally with all levels of management

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA and / or Masters

• Expert level Excel modeling and data analytics skills

• Semiconductor and Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of operations performance of the ETCH/SRP SBU including but not limited to Service product qualification, parts quality, I&W, cost metrics/KPI tracking, delivery to plan and continuous improvement​
• Ownership and management of service quality to meet operating plan commitments and drive continuous improvement strategy and execution (contract execution, NCs etc.)​
• Partners with service product management, the product business and other functions to develop supporting operations/supply chain strategy (S&OP) & operating plans.​
• Ownership and management of cost of goods sold to meet operating plan commitments and drive continuous improvement strategy and execution (Quality, Productivity, Cost Avoidance, Volume Leverage etc.)​
• Supports development of business requirements and drives enterprise system improvement to support business needs. (QMS, OTC, MES etc) ​
• Supports selection, development and maintenance of Ops/SC partner and vendor ecosystem for refurbishment and kit clean programs
• Oversees and matrix influences all functions and partners to deliver to operations and supply chain KPIs supporting operating plan​
• Builds strong teams and cross-functional engagement across multiple geographies & external partners including FSO, AGS Engineering, BU Ops, WWOPs, Finance, Legal etc.
• Communicates operations & supply chain progress /execution to senior executives and stakeholders

Desired Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Technical degree with minimum 10+ years of relevant experience. Component or film-based ops experience servicing semiconductor markets a plus.
• Extremely proactive and strong leadership by example, can lead/manage through ambiguity
• Strong operations experience with a performance-based track record, productivity leadership experience a plus.
• Strong engineering (industrial engineering preference), quality systems, program management background i.e. PMI, Lean, Six Sigma
• Customer focused - Strong business acumen with previous engineering experience
• Highly respected technical and operations focused leader
• Experience with production line or manufacturing environment processes
• Positive can-do hands-on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for operational needs
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extends confidence and humility
• Experience building and delivering senior executive level presentations
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver to multiple KPIs
• Critical thinking and ability to influence and communicate effectively with multiple internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, quality, strategy, management)
• Excellent time management and project management skills

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates, influences and collaborates with senior executives both internally and with customer organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

What We Offer

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for the performance and results of cross functional groups within a major region or business units to integrate products into a coherent portfolio of products focused on the market. Manages portfolio like a “product” (business plan, positioning, buying process, market requirements, and marketing plan)

Has "guru" understanding to analyze market data and identifytrends/opportunities,develop strategic direction from market information, and create compelling market analysis presentations and recommendations

Directs and controls the activities of more than one functional area and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Maps the needs within one or more broad functional markets and analyzes abstract market segmentations. Determines which segments to actively pursue

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

1. Experience in backend semiconductor process and equipment

2. Experience in backend and packaging photo module

3. Hands-on experience bringing new product in new markets - driving penetration and adoption strategy

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and model nano/micro photonic structures for advanced optical applications.
• Develop new optical metrology techniques for display-related projects.
• Set up and optimize customized optical inspection tools.
• Lead or support small projects with moderate risks and resources.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate best practices and differentiate solutions in the market.
• Solve complex technical challenges and apply new perspectives to existing solutions.
• Build consensus and communicate technical information effectively, even when sensitive or complex.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have or soon possess a PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Available to start within 3 months, ideally no later than January 2026
• Hands-on experience with optical mechanics and free-space optics setups.
• Skilled in Python or Matlab for image analysis and hardware control.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of industrial experience in optical design and metrology.
• Proficient in using optical design software (e.g., Zemax, LightTools).
• Experience with optical display systems and microscopy.
• Track record of successful project leadership or mentoring less-experienced colleagues.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and competitive differentiators in optics.
• Ability to integrate technical solutions across cross-functional teams.