Mgr, Customer Engineer

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Shenzhen, Guangdong, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage and coach a district team of customer engineers; maintain customer relationships; oversee installations, RMAs, escalations, account planning, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination with product divisions. Monitor programs, track hours and performance, and ensure cost efficiency and compliance with company standards.
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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

Location:

Shenzhen,CHN

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

Key Responsibilities

Develops and maintains customer relationship with all relevant individuals in his/her district at all times, at all levels. Performs regular customer visits.

Manages, coaches and directs all customer engineers in his/her district. Responsible for salary planning, career planning, corrective actions where necessary, establishes objectives and performance appraisals. Gives formal updates to all employees. Business, new hires, new products. Can invite any guest speaker.

Initiates reports necessary for the business. Be the prime interface with the Product Divisions: tech support, training, spares, reliability.

Monitors the CSD Award Program with quarterly results (election, announcements). Monitors the “mentor” program so that all new engineers have a defined mentor.

Executes escalation procedure.

Responsible for account planning with District Sales Engineer. Provides support plan for system sales to CSD Management, Sales, Field Engineering. Responsible for financial forecast for his/her district. Responsible for cost efficiency with the district. Measured by the financial result.

Responsible for system installation; planning, reporting and execution, pre-facility meeting, start-up meeting, process support identification.

Manages RMA procedure. Measurement of the engineers on their effectiveness. Manages accuracy, understanding and update of Customer Engineer hours tracking. Personal cross check and signature, measures customer engineers, takes corrective action with customer engineers. 

Functional Knowledge

  • Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors

Business Expertise

  • Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives

Leadership

  • Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees

Problem Solving

  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Impact

  • Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.

Skills Required

  • Team management and coaching of customer/field engineers
  • Customer relationship management and regular on-site visits
  • Experience with system installation, start-up, and process support
  • Account planning, financial forecasting, and cost-efficiency ownership
  • Manage escalations, RMA procedures, and performance metrics
  • Coordinate with product divisions (tech support, spares, training, reliability)
  • Implement and monitor mentorship and award programs
  • Willingness to travel (~20%) and be based in Shenzhen (relocation eligible)

Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Annual and performance bonuses are often characterized as generous and predictable, with multiple programs (AIP/DBI/SIP) explicitly highlighted. Feedback suggests these incentives meaningfully augment base pay across many roles.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Restricted Stock Units and an employee stock purchase plan are standard components of offers, and strong stock performance has made equity a notable upside. In some roles, RSUs and refreshers provide a meaningful boost to total compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside EAP support and on‑site/virtual health centers in key locations, are emphasized as part of a robust package. Benefits typically start on day one, and the breadth of coverage is highlighted as a core strength.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
23,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.

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