Analytical Lab Hardware Manager; FIB & TEM

Job Title

Manage the day-to-day service and maintenance of FIB, TEM, SEM and other supporting equipment and provide direct supervision to technicians, engineers and individual contributors (jobs that could be on the C, O, T or B/E band). Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in metrology equipment, electro-mechanical, optical and chemical delivery systems and the supporting equipment such as coater, chiller, and pumps.

• Hire, train and develop a team of technicians to perform tool installation, preventative maintenance, as well as any necessary troubleshooting and repair, and manage consumables of metrology tools and supporting equipment.
• Actively participate in tool installation planning with Safety and Design teams and OEM vendors. Solve issues, or work with cross functional teams to address any install and logistics issues identified.
• Own tool uptime, PM schedule and service contracts for metrology tool platforms
• Track and report operational key results (OKR) such as tool health, tool availability, MTBF, and MTTR
• Maintain SOPs of preventive maintenance, training records and safety documentation for hardware team
• Procure and manage consumable inventory.
• Create fishbone diagram of tool failures and SPC charts of tool stability
• Drive continuous service improvement and escalation with OEM supplier
• Understand SEMI standards and cleanroom protocols

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits

• Develop and execute objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals.
• Recommends improvement plan and changes on operation efficiency.

• Provides direction to direct reports according to policies and management guidance.
• Administers company policies that directly affect direct reports.

• Ability to prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills in solving technical, quality or process related problems.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will impact business unit's development cycle.

• Strong cross-function communication skills with process engineers
• Strong communication skills with direct report, peers and management
• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

• Always Understand and comply with the Applied Materials Global Standards of Business. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

• BSEE or BSME

• 10 years or more of managerial experience

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the Time
• 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.
• 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.