Industrial Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

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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. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Structure and break down complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and drive analysis to deliver recommendations in a data-driven manner

• Lead thoughtful, rigorous analysis across large data sets and synthesize insights and opportunities

• Develop and present high-quality recommendations and deliverables for executive-level consumption, and contribute to the associated strategy and execution discussions

• Partner across a cross-functional set of stakeholders to gather the right information, pressure-test hypotheses, co-create deliverables, accelerate execution, and unlock value

• Optimize operations and business processes to deliver measurable gains in business performance, cycle-time reduction, and cost savings

• Apply program management discipline to keep initiatives within scope, schedule, and impact

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent. MBA or Masters in Engineering equivalent business experience preferred

• 7–10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry or consulting

• Strong analytical skills — able to extract real insight from multiple data sources; expert-level knowledge of data analytics tools such as SQL, Excel, Tableau, or Power BI; Python

• Proven experience working across cross-functional business teams

• Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence without authority

• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented, able to connect the dots and communicate complex ideas effectively with executive presence

• Broad understanding and experience including service business management, product development, and financial reporting

• Working knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma (DMAIC, Kaizen); Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

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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.