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We are looking for world-class technical talent to join our Applied Materials Technical Infrastructure team.  This is an onsite position at our R&D site in Santa Clara, CA.

Scope and Objectives:

The R&D Lab supports Applied Materials most advanced semiconductor machines including supporting equipment and facilities infrastructure.

The position is a Cleanroom Gas & Chemical Engineer

 supporting tool installs, new factory upgrades, and site infrastructure.  This includes pulling together new machine technical facility requirements, SOWs, cost analysis, quality parameters, projected durations, safety requirements, and resourcing requirements.

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Cleanroom Gas & Chemical Engineer

Description 

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Key Responsibilities

This is a Cleanroom Gas & Chemical Engineer

position.  This position is to provide technical leadership in the planning, design, configuration, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of Gas & Chemical distribution systems.

      Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations, maintenance, and safety of Gas & Chemical distribution systems and to ensure maximum uptime.

• Monitor 3rd party maintenance providers performance and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Coordinate with multiple groups (planning, construction, safety, G&C service provider, building owners, management, etc.) to meet project or service request requirement and minimize system downtime and business interruptions.

• Respond to business interruptions or internal customer escalations.

• Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis using 8D methodology.

• Ensure that all Gas and Chemical distribution systems operate to design specifications.

• Evaluate system capacities and capabilities and make improvement recommendations.

• Forecast budget spending and review supplier invoices.

• Identify and conceptually scope safety, compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projects.

• Obtain funding and manage projects per scope, schedule & budget.

• Review operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, project commissioning & acceptance, and other related documents for facilities systems; recommend and implement improvements.

• Review and approve building construction, fit-up and tool hook-up designs.

• Take various levels of responsibility for, and participation in the development of, project scope, budget, and schedule.

• Provide technical direction to design engineers throughout the project conceptual design phase, interface with site user groups, other engineering disciplines, local municipalities and/or utilities, trade contractors, and other project stakeholders as required

• Effectively interact with several internal engineering organizations to influence design standards, construction specifications, and operations requirements to ensure these enable construction to meet its Review and approve Chemical Authorization and MOC (method of changes)

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field. 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering

• 2-5 years of semiconductor or high purity hazardous gas facilities management experience; or equivalent experience of more than 7 years of facilities management

Additional qualifications include:

• Working experience as a facilities engineer in semiconductor industry

• Industrial gas and chemical delivery experience or equivalent

• Working knowledge of gas distribution system and PLC based controls systems

• Knowledge of local Fire, Building and Environmental codes

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of SPC, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA and other tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and CMMS (e.g.IBM Maximo)

• Ability to work effectively as an individual with minimal direction, and as part of a larger multi-functional team

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Skills:

Chemical Distribution, Gas Systems

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.