Design Director​/Design Manager

Position: Design Director / Design Manager
** 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:$ - $

Location:

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.

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** Role Summary
** The Design Director / Design Manager is an experienced leader responsible for guiding the planning and execution of architectural and engineering (A&E) design across a diverse and evolving global real‑estate portfolio, primarily focused on advanced semiconductor R&D laboratories—including large‑scale ISO‑classified clean rooms and H‑5 occupancy areas— but may also include corporate office buildings, amenities spaces (café, executive briefing centers), and parking structures based on resourcing needs.

This role partners with Applied’s Design COE to lead and/or support A&E contracting strategy and selection, client programming and concept development through entitlement, permitting, design documentation, technical integration, and construction support. The Design Director / Design Manager in concert with the Design COE will serve as the primary owner representative for all design‑related matters, ensuring all project designs meet functional needs, regulatory requirements, long‑term operational goals, and broader campus standards.
** Key Responsibilities
**** 1****.*
* ** Strategic Design Leadership Across a Multi‑Facility Portfolio
*** In partnership with the Design COE, lead A&E design for a range of building types including semiconductor R&D labs, ISO 5 clean rooms, H‑5 occupancy areas, office buildings, cafés, executive briefing centers, and parking structures.
* Support the develop and implement long‑range design strategies aligned with enterprise standards, sustainability goals, operational efficiency, and future expansion plans.
* Support in the establishment of a global platform from which all R&D Lab Infrastructure teams globally can leverage, including methods and process, contracting, resources, and expertise.
** 2. Client Programming, Visioning & Requirements Development
*** Lead client programming, user engagement, and requirements definition.
* Guide user groups through visioning exercises, option studies, adjacencies planning, and initial test‑fits for highly technical and non‑technical building types.
* Translate stakeholder needs into actionable design criteria, test‑fits, and conceptual options.
* Ensure all programmatic requirements are captured and retained throughout design development and documentation.
** 3. Entitlement, Permitting & AHJ Engagement
*** Direct entitlement strategies and entitlement packages for complex projects, ensuring alignment with zoning codes, campus requirements, and long‑range master planning.
* Lead all permitting activities including pre‑app meetings, code analysis, plan check coordination, and specialized reviews (e.g., hazardous materials, high‑density occupancy).
* Build strong working relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to drive timely approvals and mitigate project risk.
** 4. Semiconductor R&D & Cleanroom Design Oversight
*** Oversee…