Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$138k–$190k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Semiconductor laboratory operations, Technical program management, Equipment installation, Preventative maintenance, Corrective maintenance
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Chemistry, Semiconductor integration, Characterization, Analytical techniques, Troubleshooting
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$191k–$312k/yr
Job Details: Job Description: The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technological advancements and experi…
Skills: Silicon photonics, Integrated circuit design, Lumerical, Photonic simulation, High-volume manufacturing
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$138k–$190k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Semiconductor laboratory operations, Technical program management, Equipment installation, Preventative maintenance, Corrective maintenance
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Materials science, Semiconductor integration, Chemical processing, Analytical techniques, Data collection
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$172k–$237k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Technical program management, Semiconductor process technology, Executive stakeholder management, Cross-functional leadership, Risk management
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$152k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Facilities management, Semiconductor equipment maintenance, Ultrapure water systems, Bulk and specialty gases, Chemical delivery systems
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$207k–$280k/yr
Amazon is seeking a Principal Product Manager-Technical to own the product strategy and roadmap for next-generation autonomous delivery capabilities within its Last Mile network. This role sits at the intersection of aut…
Skills: Product strategy, Roadmap definition, Technical product management, Autonomous vehicles, Last mile delivery
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$168k–$322k/yr
NVIDIA Networking Product Engineering (NPE) is seeking a highly experienced technical leader to serve as the primary US-based interface between Product Engineering and Operations. This role will strengthen visibility, al…
Skills: Semiconductor product engineering, Manufacturing, Process engineering, Operations, Yield management
Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$200k/yr
This role flexes to where you're strongest. Some of our work is deep in our established platform: the Salesforce managed package and orchestration systems, where modern and legacy code live side by side. Some is “greenfi…
Skills: Full-stack development, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$241k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Data governance, Data protection, Cybersecurity, Data classification, Sensitivity labeling
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$500k/yr
Role Overview We are looking for a CAD & Engineering Infrastructure Lead to build and own the engineering platform behind Velaura's silicon development: the compute infrastructure, EDA ecosystem, integrated RTL-to-GDS re…
Skills: ASIC design, CAD infrastructure, EDA tools, CI/CD pipelines, Python
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$137k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Materials science, Mechanical design
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$152k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Facilities management, Semiconductor equipment maintenance, CMMS, HVAC, Cleanroom environmental controls
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$149k–$231k/yr
We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead regulatory, functional safety, compliance, and road-readiness programs for Amazon’s autonomous delivery vehicle initiative. This role will own the integrated …
Skills: Technical program management, Systems thinking, Functional safety, Regulatory compliance, Autonomous vehicles
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$39/hr–$53/hr
Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that …
Skills: Electro-mechanical troubleshooting, System level testing, Component level troubleshooting, Technical documentation, NPI installations
Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
$124k–$155k/yr
At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently del…
Skills: Software quality assurance, Network security, Python, Test automation, Wireshark
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$215k–$364k/yr
XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and…
Skills: Machine learning, LLM quantization, PTQ, QAT, Python
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$296k/yr
XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and…
Skills: Machine Learning, LLM, Quantization, PTQ, QAT
Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
$255k–$445k/yr
Company Description It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for …
Skills: UX Research, AI Technologies, Generative AI, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Santa Clara, California, United States • On-site
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The manager oversees the daily technical, safety, and administrative operations of semiconductor laboratory environments, including equipment maintenance and infrastructure support. They act as a liaison between engineering, facilities, and vendors to ensure efficient and safe lab operations while managing a team of technicians.
The position requires strong operational leadership and program management expertise within a semiconductor or technical lab setting. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to coordinate complex technical initiatives, ensure EHS compliance, and drive personnel development.
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
Salary:
$138,000.00 - $190,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
The Technical Program and Lab Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day technical, safety, and administrative functions of semiconductor laboratory environments. This role oversees equipment installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, and infrastructure support while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
The position requires strong operational leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple technical and lab-support initiatives simultaneously. Success in this role depends on excellent communication skills, documentation discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The manager serves as a key liaison between engineering, facilities, vendors, and laboratory stakeholders to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient lab operations that support business and technology objectives.
Ensure that all hardware projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to installation and qualification specifications, resource utilization and timelines for completion.
Coordinate calibration, preventive and corrective services of semiconductor equipment, including managing inventory, consumables, and vendor-supported services. Plan for sustaining activities and capital equipment upgrades, track spending and coordinate with external vendors to support lab operations and equipment.
Identify, analyze, and resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues. Drive corrective actions to successful completion, ensure accountability among stakeholders, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all documentation and deliverables.
Manage team of technicians, adapt plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges. Develop personnel to include training, career development and individual goals, implementing employee development plans and coaching. Participate in, and/or manage, employee selection and hiring of personnel. Manage reward and discipline processes.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple program priorities, inventories, inspections, and operational priorities. Act as the central coordination point across Engineering, Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Vendors.
Drive 6S and cleanroom discipline by ensuring lab areas adhere to required standards.
Semiconductor laboratory operations management
Technical program and project management
Equipment installation, qualification, and maintenance
Environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance
Cross-functional leadership and communication
Resource planning and prioritization
Continuous improvement and risk management
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.
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. 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
We deliver material innovation that changes the world.
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world. We look forward to engaging with you on compelling topics about the semiconductor industry. We want to hear from you, but offensive comments that create an unpleasant environment for our community will be removed. Thanks for your understanding.
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