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Manager of Software/Controls (M5)

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In-Office
Benicia, CA
168K-231K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office
Benicia, CA
168K-231K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead and grow software and controls engineering teams for high-reliability semiconductor equipment. Set technical strategy, align roadmaps with algorithms and product stakeholders, define milestones, manage globally distributed teams (including offshore), scale best practices, and apply AI tools to improve productivity and product capability.
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Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$168,000.00 - $231,000.00

Location:

Benicia,CA

You’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

Key Responsibilities


About the role

We're looking for a leader to run our software and controls organization. This is a high-visibility, high-growth-potential position with broad influence across multiple product lines. You'll set technical and strategic direction for the team, partner closely with adjacent engineering and product groups, and bring the best of Applied's global network to accelerate our developments.

What you'll do

· Lead and develop the software and controls engineering teams, setting technical direction and execution priorities.

· Partner with the algorithms team lead to prioritize initiatives and align roadmaps across distributed teams.

· Work across multiple product stakeholders to define clear milestones and delivery targets for each product and hold the organization accountable to them.

· Lead globally distributed teams across time zones, including offshore engineering centers, and drive a coherent strategy across all sites.

· Leverage Applied's broader network to identify best practices and scale them across the organization.

· Apply AI tools and methods to improve team productivity and product capability.

What you bring

· Proven track record leading software and/or controls engineering for robust, high-reliability systems such as industrial automation or semiconductor equipment.

· Experience running sizable engineering organizations, including leading other managers.

· Strong stakeholder management across multiple product lines, with a record of setting and hitting milestones.

· Ideal: Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed teams, including offshore/India-based engineering centers, across multiple time zones.

Education Requirements

· BS/MS in EE, CS, or related field, or equivalent experience

· 10+ years in engineering and 3+ years in people management

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own job family and knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

  • Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the segment/function 

Leadership

  • Manages multiple related teams, sets organizational priorities and allocates resources 

Problem Solving

  • Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems 

Impact

  • Impacts the business results of a team or area by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies and developing policies and plans
  • Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans

Interpersonal Skills

  • Influences others internally and externally, including senior 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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

HQ

Applied Materials Santa Clara, California, USA Office

3050 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054

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