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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
Salary:
$189,000.00 - $260,000.00
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.
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
- Directs process technology for research, development and implementation of post-chemical mechanical planarization cleaning products within the CMP Product Business Group.
- Manages unusually complex, practical application of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of pos-CMP cleaning products.
- Offers innovative and differentiated solutions to address customers’ unusually complex process issues to address High Value Problems (HVP).
- Benchmarks CMP PBGs post CMP cleaning products against CMP competitor’s products as well as against all semiconductor wafers cleaning products.
- Develops long-term strategy technology and maintains product roadmaps to address customer’s HVP’s with respect to defectivity and yield.
- Defines performance metrics and reports progress against specific goals.
- Provides leadership in post-CMP cleaning process development.
Functional Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art semiconductor wafer clean industry product offerings.
- Fundamental understanding of theories and best practices with respect to particle adhesion and attachment, particle removal and corrosion of advanced metals.
-
10 years’ experience in state-of-the-art wafer cleaning process at a top-tier semiconductor equipment manufacturer or leading-edge semiconductor fabrication company.
Business Expertise
- Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions.
Leadership
- Leads through direct management of subordinates and influence of collaborators.
- Executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy.
Problem Solving
- Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment.
Impact
- Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business.
Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations. Exercises sensitivity to the audience.
- Operates in a high-performance, collaborative and dynamic organization to balance development milestones, customer roadmaps and crisis management.
Position requires always understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these Standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Proven expert in semiconductor wet cleaning technology.
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 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job ID R2612221
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:
$189,000.00 - $260,000.00
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.
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
- Directs process technology for research, development and implementation of post-chemical mechanical planarization cleaning products within the CMP Product Business Group.
- Manages unusually complex, practical application of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of pos-CMP cleaning products.
- Offers innovative and differentiated solutions to address customers’ unusually complex process issues to address High Value Problems (HVP).
- Benchmarks CMP PBGs post CMP cleaning products against CMP competitor’s products as well as against all semiconductor wafers cleaning products.
- Develops long-term strategy technology and maintains product roadmaps to address customer’s HVP’s with respect to defectivity and yield.
- Defines performance metrics and reports progress against specific goals.
- Provides leadership in post-CMP cleaning process development.
Functional Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art semiconductor wafer clean industry product offerings.
- Fundamental understanding of theories and best practices with respect to particle adhesion and attachment, particle removal and corrosion of advanced metals.
-
10 years’ experience in state-of-the-art wafer cleaning process at a top-tier semiconductor equipment manufacturer or leading-edge semiconductor fabrication company.
Business Expertise
- Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions.
Leadership
- Leads through direct management of subordinates and influence of collaborators.
- Executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy.
Problem Solving
- Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment.
Impact
- Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business.
Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations. Exercises sensitivity to the audience.
- Operates in a high-performance, collaborative and dynamic organization to balance development milestones, customer roadmaps and crisis management.
Position requires always understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these Standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Proven expert in semiconductor wet cleaning technology.
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 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Technology
Map your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates Director of Technology petitions against specialty occupation criteria. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code to document the theoretical and practical application of IT knowledge your role requires, this directly supports your employer's RFE response if challenged.
Filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Director of Technology roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for this title. That filing history confirms the employer knows the H-1B process and has already cleared the DOL wage certification step.
Target cap-exempt employers to avoid lottery risk
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition goes straight to USCIS without entering the annual lottery. Director of Technology roles at these organizations are filed year-round with no selection uncertainty.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating compensation
Run your job location and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Director of Technology offers at Level III or IV wages signal the employer can file a defensible LCA, a Level I offer in a high-cost metro is a petition risk.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
USCIS requires H-1B employers to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask your offer contact to confirm enrollment status early, a Director of Technology role at an unenrolled employer cannot be sponsored, and switching employers mid-process resets the petition timeline.
Request premium processing when your start date is fixed
If your Director of Technology role has a hard start date tied to a product launch or budget cycle, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication runs several months; premium gets a decision within 15 business days.
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Does a Director of Technology role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS looks at whether the role's duties are complex enough that a specific degree is a minimum requirement, not merely preferred. Titles alone don't qualify the role, the job description and educational requirement do.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for this role?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for Director of Technology positions, so you can focus your search on companies already cleared through the DOL wage certification process. This cuts out employers who list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed an H-1B petition for this title.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Director of Technology role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, change status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you remain in a period of authorized stay. Acting quickly matters, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer before the grace period ends.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B if the Director of Technology role is fully remote?
Yes, but the employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each location where you'll work for more than 30 workdays in a year. For remote Director of Technology roles, that typically means an LCA covering your home address. USCIS and DOL treat each work location as a distinct wage obligation, so your employer needs to plan accordingly.
Does a master's degree in a non-IT field strengthen my H-1B petition for this title?
It depends on the field. A master's in business administration with a technology management concentration can support a specialty occupation argument for a Director of Technology petition, but USCIS scrutinizes the connection between the degree and the role's actual duties. A computer science or information systems degree creates the cleanest alignment and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
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