Technical Product Support (TPS) Engineer III (E3)

Posted 9 Days Ago
2 Locations
80K-110K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Semiconductor
The Role
The Technical Product Support Engineer III at Applied Materials is responsible for managing a team of on-site employees to resolve field issues promptly and maintain customer equipment uptime. They lead the team in utilizing problem-solving methodologies and aim to improve corporate operating margins through continuous improvement mindset. The role requires comprehensive understanding of business operations, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and impact on business results.
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Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing team of on-site employees responsible for field operations and maintenance of Applied Materials Metallization Business Unit products in customer fab:

  • Ensures correct assignment of team resources towards served products in customer fab in order to resolve field issues promptly and maintain customer equipment uptime.
  • Regularly communicate across customer facing field functions in Process Support, Sales, Field Service and Install Teams to maintain resource forecast schedule that accurately reflects field support & ownership requirements.
  • Reviews and monitors action plans to close downtime issues to ensure customer production success. 
  • Leads team on utilizing 8D Applied Materials Problem Solving methodology during field service to properly prioritize and prevent systemic issues related to design, quality & service root causes.
  • Improves Corporate Operating Margins through continuous improvement mindset of field Installation & Warranty operational expenses.
  • Responsible for ensuring all team members are up to date with required training including safety training, and Technical Development
  • Interviews, hires and develop new hire additions to team as necessary to support Business Unit objectives

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of operations and roles of customer organizations, Applied Materials account teams, and Business Unit field facing teams.
  • In depth knowledge of Business Unit product portfolio under engagement at customer site.

Business Expertise

  • Applies in-depth understanding of how field service execution impacts customer selections between competitors.
  • Develops field operating plans and forecasts to support business needs at customer site.

Leadership

  • Front line leadership of direct reports and adjacent teams to collaborate towards high speed and high quality demonstration of Applied Materials competitive advantages at customer site.
  • Inspires local teams on the importance of their contributions to the successful expansion of critical advanced node semiconductor manufacturing in the US.

Problem Solving

  • Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational and organizational problems related to field execution of Applied Materials products.
  • Summarizes and communicates field problem solving conclusions to adjacent functions for efficient transfer of Root Cause Corrective Action Issue Ownership.

Impact

  • Impacts the business results of direct report and supporting teams by managing the execution of projects, products and services at the customer site.
  • Guided by business unit, department or sub-functional business plans.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Influences others internally and externally, including senior management and customers
  • Ability to maintain

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: World Class Performance, Most Valued Partner, Winning Team and Responsibility & Integrity. Position is full time on-site at customer site and local Applied Materials office with team members.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. 

Top Skills

C++
Java
Python
The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
23,282 Employees
On-site Workplace
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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