Mechanical Engineer Director

**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: $185,000.00 - $254,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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** Technically lead and/or execute unusually complex engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate Develops and implements concepts for entire range of unusually complex product issues and engineering solutions Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of unusually complex engineering and technology problems that have division wide potential implications Interface with internal and external customers regarding unusually complex engineering issues and troubleshooting to solve customers High Value Problems (HVP) for the unit's product line Specify or perform unusually complex engineering analysis Specify the development of, design, or modify engineering layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of unusually complex scope Generate product specifications. Define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering tests. Specify and review engineering documentation and engineering processes **Functional Knowledge** - Recognized as “guru” or external expert in a function - Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field **Business Expertise** - Influences internal/external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business **Leadership** - Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership **Problem Solving** - Proactively identifies and solves the most complex problems; uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions **Impact** - Impacts business direction through the development of innovative services or products **Interpersonal Skills** - Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators or vendors to influence decisions **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes 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. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will rece…