Applied Materials Process Engineer Sr Director 

United States, California 

277779275

Key Responsibilities

• Leads advanced, practical applications of scientific theory and exceptionally complex processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products
• Interact with key customers to resolve exceptionally complex process engineering issues for the division to address our customers High Value Problems (HVP)
• Participates in strategic planning to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan
• Responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines
• Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the division/segment
• Responsible for alpha and beta product release for the division/segment

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates a broad and comprehensive understanding of the different systems, theories and practices relevant to a discipline. The role must keep abreast of new developments in order to help define the necessary changes to policy and practice

Business Expertise

• Utilizes highly specialized skills to expand Applied’s technology footprint or customer base or to increase operational efficiencies in support of Applied’s business objectives
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. This includes enabling the business unit to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads key cross-functional project teams or initiatives. Acts as a mentor and role model to others within the organization

Problem Solving

• Exercises a high degree of autonomy when making decisions that impact the business unit or function deliverables

Impact

• Decisions impact annual goal attainment and contribute to achievement of important objectives of the business unit and may impact other external functions or groups

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates sound communication skills to be able to modify the beliefs and opinions of other peers in the business unit.
• Creates strong business relationships with key stakeholders to enlist their active support