**Key Responsibilities** 1. Directs a large process technology group responsible for research, development and implementation in new products and extensions or enhancements to existing product lines 2. Manages exceptionally complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the division 3. Interacts and offers solutions to address external customers High Value Problems (HVP) on exceptionally complex process issues involving the division/segment 4. Leads strategic planning efforts to integrate research and development processes with both the unit and the Product Business Group's overall business plan 5. Provides approval guidelines and leadership to reporting process technology managers in the area of long-term strategy related to process development 6. Defines performance metrics and reports on organization's progress against specific goals 7. Responsible for alpha engineering program regarding all process technology related issues for the division/segment 8. Responsible for alpha and beta product release for the division/segment **Functional Knowledge** + Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment **Business Expertise** + Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition **Leadership** + Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives **Problem Solving** + Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions **Impact** + Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function **Interpersonal Skills** + Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues 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. **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 15+ 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:** $196,000.00 - $269,500.00 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.