Internal Audit

**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: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 Location: Austin,TX, Hsinchu,TWN, Santa Clara,CA, Singapore,SGP 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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re 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](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). **Key Responsibilities** - **Manage and oversee fieldwork execution** across operational audits and investigations (scope areas include but not limited to Construction, Ethics & Compliance Investigations); accountable for audit objectives, team quality standards, and timely delivery. Review and approve workpapers in **AuditBoard/Optro** and ensure performance standards are met across the team. - **Lead audit planning for operational audits and advisory engagements**: direct process interviews and walkthroughs, establish testing standards, and build deep subject matter expertise across assigned scopes; mentor and guide junior auditors through all planning activities. - **Lead and oversee construction and capital project audits** (in coordination with Legal, project management, and business partners): direct reviews of project controls, cost management, contractor compliance, and change order integrity; accountable for audit quality, well-documented findings, and timely communication to project owners and senior stakeholders. - **Lead advisory engagements and specialized risk area reviews**: partner with business stakeholders to assess emerging risks, provide control recommendations, and deliver advisory outputs; apply professional judgment and guide team members in applying established audit frameworks. - **Execute the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) process**: coordinate with Legal, business leaders, and the CAE to identify fraud risk scenarios, evaluate the design and effectiveness of anti-fraud controls, and report results and recommendations to senior leadership. - **Own findings identification and communication**: review and approve methodology, evidence, and conclusions; perform risk assessments based on enterprise risk frameworks when consolidating issues; present results to senior stakeholders and the CAE, and drive alignment on remediation. - **Demonstrate proven relationship** **‑** **building skills** to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans. - **Accountable for follow-through to closure**: secure and review management action plans, oversee quarterly remediation tracking, and report progress to the audit Director; ensure complete scope descriptions and artifacts are maintained in **AuditBoard/Optro** (including survey workflows). - **Serve as Engagement Manager for operational audit and advisory engagements end-to-end**, ensuring alignment with objectives, stakeholder expectations, and audit standards; provide leadership and close supervision to the audit team. - **Drive development…