Internal Audit

Overview

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that help manufacture display and semiconductor chips.

Salary: $120,000 – $165,000

Locations: Austin, TX;
Hsinchu, TW;
Santa Clara, CA;
Singapore, SG

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, a stock award program and bonus opportunities.

• Manage and oversee fieldwork execution across operational audits and investigations, including Construction, Ethics & Compliance. Accountable for audit objectives, team quality and timely delivery.
• Review and approve work papers in Audit Board/Optro, ensuring performance standards across the team.
• Lead audit planning for operational audits and advisory engagements: direct process interviews and walkthroughs, establish testing standards, build deep subject‑matter expertise, and mentor junior auditors.
• Lead and oversee construction and capital project audits in coordination with Legal, project management, and business partners; review project controls, cost management, contractor compliance, and change‑order integrity.
• Lead advisory engagements and specialized risk‑area reviews: partner with stakeholders on emerging risks, provide control recommendations, and deliver advisory outputs.
• Execute the Fraud Risk Assessment process: coordinate with Legal, business leaders, and the CAE to identify fraud risk scenarios, evaluate anti‑fraud controls, and report results to senior leadership.
• Own findings identification and communication: review methodology, evidence, and conclusions; conduct risk assessments; present results to senior stakeholders and the CAE; drive remediation alignment.
• Demonstrate proven relationship‑building skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans.
• Accountable for follow‑through to closure: secure and review management action plans, oversee quarterly remediation tracking, report progress to the audit Director, and maintain artifacts in Audit Board/Optro.
• Serve as Engagement Manager for operational audit and advisory engagements from start to finish; ensure alignment with objectives, stakeholder expectations, and audit standards.
• Drive development and enhancement of audit methods, templates, and GIA projects; recommend scope adjustments and develop direct reports.

• 7–10 years of proven experience in internal audit, investigations, or compliance within complex, global environments; experience managing or leading audit teams and delivering outcomes on high‑risk, high‑complexity engagements.
• Advanced proficiency with audit tools and documentation systems (Audit Board/Optro) and IIA standards; ability to establish and enforce quality standards across a team.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a mindset toward applying them to audit work to drive efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills; proven ability to lead and develop a team, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment in a complex global environment.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.

• Certifications:
  
  CFE, CIA, CPA (or progress toward).
• Experience with SAP ERP environments and data analysis in audit work.
• Expertise in construction and capital project auditing: project controls, contractor billing and compliance, change‑orders, cost‑to‑complete, Cap Ex governance, lien waivers, and retainage; track record presenting findings to senior leadership and the CAE.
• Strong working knowledge of ethics & compliance investigations, including evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, and privilege considerations, and comfort presenting sensitive findings.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages).

In‑depth conceptual and practical expertise in internal audit and related disciplines (construction project controls, capital expenditure governance, contract compliance) with a subject‑matter authority across the Construction Audit pillar.

• Full‑time, regular employee.
• Travel:
  Yes, approximately 20% of the time.
• Relocation:
  Not eligible.
• The offered salary will be based on location, experience, and internal equity considerations. Candidates may be eligible for bonuses and stock awards.

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. Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.