Job Information
Applied Materials Director, Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara, California
Key Responsibilities
Directs a mechanical engineering group responsible for the design, development and implementation of complete engineering programs in accordance with project budgets and release schedules. Responsible for professional development, team building, defining organizational roles, hiring and retention.
Works with senior business group management team to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes are aligned with the organization’s direction
Anticipates future needs and initiates the development and implementation of new approaches to mechanical engineering design and development
Interfaces with internal and external customers on unusually complex mechanical engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for the unit's product line
Develops long-range plans and creates mechanical engineering or product specific strategies to reach goals and reviews engineering specifications
Defines performance metrics and reports on the mechanical engineering groups progress against specific goals
Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting engineering managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design
Assures that a full range of technical reviews are held for the unit's product line
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
Business Expertise
- Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
Leadership
- Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy
Problem Solving
- Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Impact
- Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
10 - 15 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
U.S. Salary Range:
$204,000.00 - $280,500.00
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.