Engineering Director – Vacuum & Wet Systems- role based in Bangalore, India
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Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
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:
$176000.00 - $242000.00Location:
AustinTX BangaloreINDYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.
This role is based in Bangalore India
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Leader in Semiconductor Hardware Development to drive the design development and delivery of advanced process equipment. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Electrochemical Plating (ECP) equipment and/or wet cleaning systems along with proven leadership in scaling high-performance engineering teams.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in semiconductor equipment/hardware engineering
- Strong track record of leading complex system design and development programs in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Strong track record of delivering full tool platforms or critical modules into HVM (High Volume Manufacturing)
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical fluidics process electrical controls)
- Proven ability to build and manage high-performing cross-functional engineering teams
Core Technical Expertise
- Deep hands-on experience in vacuum system design (mandatory) including chamber architecture gas delivery pumping systems and contamination control
- Strong expertise in Electrochemical Plating (ECP) systems:
- Design and optimization of plating chambers fluid delivery systems and current distribution architectures
- Understanding of wafer-level deposition uniformity defect control and process integration
- Experience with electrolyte chemistry management filtration and recirculation systems
Extensive experience in wet processing / wet cleaning equipment:
- Design of single-wafer and batch cleaning systems including chemical dispense rinse/dry modules and fluid handling systems
- Knowledge of surface preparation contamination removal and defectivity reduction techniques
- Familiarity with materials compatibility corrosion control and chemical safety considerations
- Demonstrated ownership of module-level or full system design including mechanical fluidic thermal and process integration aspects
- Strong problem-solving capability in highly complex failure-sensitive environments including root cause analysis and reliability engineering
System Engineering & Integration
- Experience in end-to-end equipment design from concept architecture to qualification and production release
- Expertise in multi-physics system interactions (fluidics electrochemistry thermals and vacuum environments)
- Exposure to process-tool interactions including yield improvement defectivity control and throughput optimization
Global Exposure
- Experience working with North American semiconductor OEMs or technology organizations
- Proven success in cross-regional collaboration including onsite engagements and global program execution
Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Strong technical credibility demonstrated through:
- Patents in semiconductor equipment ECP or wet processing domains
- Conference publications (e.g. SEMI IEEE ECS) or equivalent industry contributions
- Ability to drive innovation in process equipment design focusing on yield reliability and cost of ownership
Leadership & Communication
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to:
- Translate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders
- Drive alignment across global engineering process and manufacturing teams
- Proven leadership in mentoring senior engineers and fostering technical depth within teams
Work Flexibility
Willingness to collaborate across North America time zones in a globally distributed development environment
This role is based in Bangalore - India
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 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.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
