Director, Product/Platform Development - (M6)

Director, Product/Platform Development, Metal & Atomic Layer Deposition Products (MDP/ALD) Service Business Unit (SBU)
Description
This executive leadership role oversees all research, development & engineering aspects of Applied Materials MDP/ALD SBU supporting Applied’s customer install base in the semi-conductor industry. This person will engage cross-functionally to drive product vitality including all new service product development and continuous improvement aspects of the business working to exceed customer and business expectations. MDP is a leadership product for Applied Materials. Provides leadership and direction through managers. Executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering aspects of the MDP/ALD SBU including new product development performance
• Partners with business leadership and the product business to develop service product roadmaps and manage product portfolios/investments
• Leads development and execution of innovation/technology roadmaps in support of above product roadmaps
• Leads customer application understanding and development to facilitate new product introduction.
• Accountable for on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies to support customer, operating plan and growth commitments of the MDP/ALD SBU.
• Leads development and execution of project management (PMP), product lifecycle processes (PLC), continuous improvement programs, ECO etc….
• Supports quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives partnering with customers and operations
• Manages technology partners and supports new product related strategic sourcing needs partnering with strategic sourcing/supply chain
• Leads sampling field quality processes working closely with field commercial resources
• Builds strong teams and cross-functional engagement across multiple geographies & external partners including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal etc…
• Communicates RD&E progress /execution to senior executives and stakeholders
   

Desired Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Higher Science/Engineering materials related technical degree and with minimum 10+ years of relevant work experience.  Minimum MS, prefer Ph.D.
• Materials, Deposition, Systems experience and domain expertise
• Semiconductor applications and services experience desired
• Extensive new product introduction experience with a performance-based track record
• Strong program management and product lifecycle management experience
• Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention
• Customer focused – VOC domain expertise and strong customer acumen
• High financial acumen and analytical/data/statistics-oriented decision making style
• Positive can-do hands on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for RD&E needs
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extends confidence and humility
• Experience building and delivering 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 (Sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management).
• Excellent personal time management and project management skills.
   

Primary Locations
USA: Santa Clara
Education
Minimum Master's Degree, Ph.D. preferred
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

15+ Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$210,000.00 - $289,000.00

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.