Technical Program and Lab Operations Manager

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.

Salary: $138,000.00 - $190,000.00 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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.  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 .

The Technical Program and Lab Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day technical, safety, and administrative functions of semiconductor laboratory environments.  This role oversees equipment installation, preventative and corrective maintenance, and infrastructure support while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures. The position requires strong operational leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple technical and lab-support initiatives simultaneously.  Success in this role depends on excellent communication skills, documentation discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.  The manager serves as a key liaison between engineering, facilities, vendors, and laboratory stakeholders to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient lab operations that support business and technology objectives.

Ensure that all hardware projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to installation and qualification specifications, resource utilization and timelines for completion. Coordinate calibration, preventive and corrective services of semiconductor equipment, including managing inventory, consumables, and vendor-supported services.  Plan for sustaining activities and capital equipment upgrades, track spending and coordinate with external vendors to support lab operations and equipment. Identify, analyze, and resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues.  Drive corrective actions to successful completion, ensure accountability among stakeholders, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all documentation and deliverables. Manage team of technicians, adapt plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges.  Develop personnel to include training, career development and individual goals, implementing employee development plans and coaching.   Participate in, and/or manage, employee selection and hiring of personnel.   Manage reward and discipline processes. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple program priorities, inventories, inspections, and operational priorities.  Act as the central coordination point across Engineering, Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Vendors. Drive 6S and cleanroom discipline by ensuring lab areas adhere to required standards. Key Competencies Semiconductor laboratory operations management Technical program and project management Equipment installation, qualification, and maintenance Environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance Cross-functional leadership and