Manager Mechanical Engineer

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Manager, Module and System Tooling Development – OLED DFT

• Manage engineering group responsible for Maintenance module for OLED Evaporation system, large format Glass Substrate Handling, System Maintenance tooling design, including staffing, technical mentoring, and employee professional development.
• Develop and sustain supervisors and technical leaders for key areas of responsibility; ensure budget adherence.

• Provide technical leadership and/or execute engineering projects and programs for Display System Tooling Development (maintenance tooling, maintenance modules, and module transportation tooling) for the OLED evaporator system.

• Ensure customer satisfaction through on-time delivery of product releases in accordance with defined requirements and prompt resolution of complex issues.

• Ensure tooling designs comply with SEMI safety standards and applicable regional EHS requirements.

• Ensure effective integration of engineering resources with cross-functional teams to achieve complex product goals.

• Interface with internal and external customers regarding complex engineering issues across the product portfolio; collaboration with module design owners, field support engineering, product safety, operations, and Safety certification experts.

• Review product requirements and provide expertise and judgment throughout product development.

• Lead research and development of new technologies; ensure newly developed processes, designs, and methodologies are incorporated within Applied Materials, as appropriate.
• Drive a focus on safety, tooling standardization, and preventive maintenance (PM) time reduction through smart PM tooling solutions. Tooling Design verification using AI and other Digital tools.
• Ensure assigned projects and programs are completed in accordance with defined requirements, with attention to product and process specifications, cost, resource utilization, and timely completion.
• Establish operational objectives and assignments; effectively delegate work to subordinate staff.
• Be responsible for professional development, team building, defining organizational roles, hiring, and retention.

• Functional Knowledge
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories, and principles within the job family, with foundational knowledge of related job families.
• Demonstrates expertise in meeting SEMI standards, safety standards, and ASME and ISO design standards.
• Experience with any 3D CAD Software is must (3D modeling &  2D/3D drawings)

Business Expertise

• Applies an understanding of the industry and how the function contributes to achievement of business objectives. Display-specific tooling requires expertise in heavy material-handling techniques and associated tooling.

Leadership

• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to address service and operational challenges.
• Manages RFTs and contractors, provides technical direction, and conducts design reviews.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems.

Impact

• Impacts service levels and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives.
• Operates within business unit, department, or sub-function policies and resource requirements.
• Tooling development is a critical function for heavy equipment used in display manufacturing. PM time reduction is a key priority and requires development of smart tooling solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences, and persuades internal stakeholders and external partners, as appropriate.

This position always requires compliance with Applied Materials’ Global Standards of Business Conduct, including demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct consistent with the company’s core values.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Skills/Certifications: SEMI standards, safety standards, and expertise in heavy equipment development

Years of Experience: 10 - 15 Years

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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.