Site Director, Customer Engineer - ESMC Long-Term Assignment

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The Role
Lead and manage Customer Engineering site team for the TSMC account in Dresden, overseeing customer satisfaction, P&L, budget, workforce development, service delivery, strategy, and cross-functional alignment. Own site performance metrics and long-term customer relationships for Applied Materials AGS.
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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:

Hsinchu,TWN, Kaohsiung,TWN, Linkou,TWN, Taichung,TWN, Tainan,TWN

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

This is site Director who will take 2 years of long-term assignment 長期外派 for TSMC Global Account in Dresden, Germany.

Business Environment

Applied Materials AGS (Applied Global Services) Business Unit is responsible for driving our business of equipment installation and warranty extended management, as well as business of maintenance support, refurbishment, upgrades, etc. Our AGS team collaborates with a lot of Taiwan critical customers to predict & solve manufacturing challenges, and make equipment & factories more productive. This makes our AGS team become trusted business partners for our customers which results in revenues increase year over year globally!

Now we are looking for Site Director leading our Customer Engineering group in Dresden, Germany. Team includes Site Managers and Engineers. This job will provide a great career growth opportunity by involving business strategy development, managing multiple of field service groups which keep growing and responsible for all issues within the division in Applied Materials Taiwan.

What You’ll Do 

Manages professional Customer Engineers in TSMC global account in Dresden, Germany, and is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own job family. Adapts business unit, department, site or sub-function plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business unit, department or sub-function plan; receives guidance from manager. Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

Role Responsibilities

  • Understand and follow Applied Vision, Mission, Value, and TSMC expectation, quick response, and technique oriented discussion.

  • Directs and is responsible for ESMC Germany business issues across account site including customer satisfaction, P&L, budget management.

  • Anticipates future customer needs and directs the delivery of  customer service commitments and development of and the implementation of solutions to customer's high value problems.

  • Is the primary interface to the site account on all operational and service commitments. Owns the overall site responsibility for  customer satisfaction. Interfaces with internal and external customers on business and operational issues involving the company's service commitments. 

  • Ensures that the site maintains a workforce with the requisite skills and capabilities to meet current and future customer service requirements. Is responsible for individual and employee development and employee satisfaction. 

  • Works with senior business group management team to ensure that such programs, strategies, and processes address high value problems for the Business Unit and are aligned with the organization’s direction.

  • Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting managers in the area of long-term program, strategy, and process design.

  • Defines performance metrics and reports on the site's progress against business unit and account specific goals.

Qualifications

  • 15 years above of working experience in Semiconductors Field Team. Equipment supplier (vendor site) with experience in managing multiple sites with after service business acumen is preferred.

  • At least 7 years above people management experience. >2yr site director/senior manager is preferred or need to have experience in leading multiple layers organization.

  • 1 year above experience in working with TSMC is preferred

  • Module experience: Is not limited in specific module. Welcome senior leader who has expertise in any technical module, ex: PVD/CVD/ETCH/FEP/CMP/IMP...etc.

  • Welcome talents who are passionate about careers and eager to continuously strive for excellence.

  • Is capable to build up long-term relationship with customer

  • Language: Must have both English and Chinese communication skill

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, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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

  • 15+ years working experience in semiconductor field service or equipment supplier/vendor roles
  • Experience managing multiple sites and after-service business acumen
  • At least 7 years people management experience
  • >2 years site director or senior manager experience or leading multi-layer organizations
  • 1+ year experience working with TSMC
  • Technical expertise in semiconductor modules (examples: PVD, CVD, ETCH, FEP, CMP, IMP)
  • Fluent English and Chinese communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
  • Understanding and compliance with Applied Materials Standards of Business Conduct

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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