Manager, Lab Operations IV

Semiconductor R&D Lab Operations Manager

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.

Salary: $112,000.00 - $154,000.00

Location: Tempe,AZ

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. Learn more about our benefits.

Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.

Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.

Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.

Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development in addition to maximum productivity for the area.

Spearheads research and development of new technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

Support daily operations of semiconductor R&D laboratories and cleanroom environments

Assist tool owners with availability and reliable operation of research tools and laboratory infrastructure

Assist researchers and engineers with experimental setup, tool usage, and process execution

Follow and support development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols

Coordinate tool access and building scheduling to support multiple research activities

Ensure routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab support tooling

Support installation, qualification, modification, and decommissioning of R&D tools

Manage or assist with chemical, gas, wafer, and consumable handling and inventory

Adhere to EHS, cleanroom, and contamination-control requirements

Support hazardous materials handling, waste management, and regulatory documentation

Document experiments, tool usage, maintenance activities, and process changes

Collect and report basic operational metrics such as tool uptime, utilization, and incidents

Interface with equipment vendors and service engineers as needed

Assist with lab layout changes, tool moves, and space organization

Support audits, inspections, and partner or customer visits

Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities

Maintain data integrity and confidentiality for research and IP-sensitive work

Recruit and manage Lab Technicians for a multiple shift operation

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.

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.