Manager, Lab Operations IV

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:

$112,000.00 - $154,000.00

Location:

Tempe,AZ

You’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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Key Responsibilities

Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.

Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.

Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.

Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area.

Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems 

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives

• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

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.

Semiconductor R&D Lab Operations Manager

Overview:

• Support daily operations of semiconductor R&D laboratories and cleanroom environments
• Assist tool owners with availability and reliable operation of research tools and laboratory infrastructure
• Assist researchers and engineers with experimental setup, tool usage, and process execution
• Follow and support development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
• Coordinate tool access and building scheduling to support multiple research activities
• Ensure routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab support tooling
• Support installation, qualification, modification, and decommissioning of R&D tools
• Manage or assist with chemical, gas, wafer, and consumable handling and inventory
• Adhere to EHS, cleanroom, and contamination-control requirements
• Support hazardous materials handling, waste management, and regulatory documentation
• Document experiments, tool usage, maintenance activities, and process changes
• Collect and report basic operational metrics such as tool uptime, utilization, and incidents
• Interface with equipment vendors and service engineers as needed
• Assist with lab layout changes, tool moves, and space organization
• Support audits, inspections, and partner or customer visits
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality for research and IP-sensitive work
• Recruit and manage Lab Technicians for a multiple shift operation 

Specific Duties:

• Lab 6S Responsibilities
  • Gemba Walks (with BU’s)
  • Coordinates inspections phone app &  inspectors/auditor
  • Tracks and expedites action items to closure

• Shared Tool Space
  • Oversees tool installs done by others
  • ASU collaboration

• Responsible for all space outside of tool/metrology bays
  • Floor tiles
  • Safety showers
  • Emergency Exit/Egress
  • Gantry Certification
  • Calibrations & Certifications (other)

• Material Movement
  • Wafer and FOSB Movement/Management
  • Wafer Scrap
  • Wafer & FOSB aging and labeling audits

• Incident/Event Primary Contact

• Shared Equipment (Procurement & Maintenance)
  • Baggers
  • Wafer Sorters
  • Particle Counter (Calibration)
  • Wand Maintenance
  • Cleaving Station(s)

• Safety Review Board (bi-weekly)
  • Resolves action items and closes Gensuite items as assigned

• Lab Council (monthly)
  • Participates on cross site Lab User Council
  • Communicates or implements common best-known-methods as needed

• Other support required by BU’s (who do not have onsite Lab Management)
  • Hanger Assignments
  • Shutdown Schedules
  • Shared Tool interruptions
  • Other shared lab services

• Host for VIP Visits/Tours wanting lab tours

• Contact between Lab Operations and GWI shared items
  • Purifiers
  • PCW
  • Soft water
  • Shared Tool interruptions
  • Construction activities
    • Tool installs
    • Building/lab updates

• Lab Processes
  • Management of Change form reviewer/approver
  • Chemical Authorizations

• Floor Plans & Bay Assignments
  • In coordination with BU Managers/Site Leadership​

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

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.

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.

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