**Applied Materials** is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor and display industries **.** Applied’s focus on advancing semiconductor technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives. Semiconductors are the “brains” of modern electronics enabling advances in communications, computing, healthcare, transportation, clean energy, and countless other applications. Our R&D capabilities help achieve breakthroughs that **Make Possible a Better Future** . The Advanced Packaging Development Center is a state-of-the-art cleanroom that is among the most advanced wafer-level packaging labs in the world. The Center was established as a joint lab partnership with the Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a research institute of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). It houses the industry’s broadest portfolio of products that enable the foundational building blocks of heterogeneous integration. **Key Responsibilities** + Manage engineers in utilizing techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on extremely complex systems for entire range of products for division + Interact with key customers to resolve extremely complex process engineering issues to address customers High Value Problems (HVP) for an entire range of products for the division + Ensures effective product/technology demonstrations + Manages experimental tests, evaluates results and escalates critical technology issues to management + Determines product process specifications and equipment strengths, weakness and area of developmental opportunity + Leads collaboration efforts with executive managers and junior managers to ensure strategic execution + Leads market share improvement efforts **Requirements:** + PhD or Master in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field + Research focus in semiconductor would be an added advantage + At least 5 years of experiences in supervisory or management capacity + At least 10 years of relevant experiences in Plasma Etch process development field + Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internally and externally, including senior management + Problem-solver attitude with determination and quality-mindset **Work Location:** + Science Park II 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. **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 10 - 15 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** No Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.