Supplier Technologist u2013 Center of Excellence

Who We Are 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 u2013 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 u2013 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. What We Offer Salary: $189,000.00 - $260,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA Youu2019ll 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 possibleu2014while 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. Weu2019re 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 Supplier Technologist Director (E6) is a senior individual contributor responsible for defining and executing supplier technology strategy aligned with COE and Business Unit (BU) roadmaps. This role serves as a primary interface between Applied Materials and strategic suppliers, driving technology alignment, supplier collaboration, commercial decisions, and IP-aware engagements that support current and future High Value Problems (HVPs). The position requires strong technical judgment, strategic thinking, and influence across engineering, supply chain, legal, and executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Supplier Technology Strategy & Roadmaps u00b7 Own and drive supplier technology roadmap creation and review, aligned to COE capability and BU product roadmaps. u00b7 Evaluate supplier technology readiness, scalability, production maturity, and risk across near- and long-term horizons. u00b7 Identify technology gaps, dependency risks, and alternative sourcing strategies; drive mitigation plans with cross-functional partners. Technology Review & Collaboration u00b7 Act as the primary interface and/or technical lead for strategic supplier engagements. u00b7 Lead and participate in Technical Roadmap Meetings (TRMs) to align supplier capabilities, development plans, and milestones with COE and BU needs. u00b7 Drive joint technology development and alignment activities with suppliers from early concept through qualification. u00b7 Collaborate with COE peers, BU Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure supplier technologies are fit for development, scale, and production. u00b7 Serve as a recognized technical authority within assigned supplier or technology domains. Commercial, Legal, IP, and Scale Readiness u00b7 Partner with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to ensure technology decisions account for cost, total cost of ownership (TCO), scalability, manufacturing robustness, and production readiness. u00b7 Assess supplier capability for volume ramp, yield stability, supply assurance, and long-term capacity support. u00b7 Drive and support supplier agreements including JDAs, technology licenses, exclusivity arrangements, and strategic partnerships. u00b7 Provide technical leadership in IP definition, protection, and allocation, working closely with Legal to manage IP risk and freedom-to-operate considerations. u00b7 Support M&A, equity investment, or strategic partnership activities through technical diligence and supplier/technology assessment. u00b7 Translate technical and manufacturing complexity into clear inputs for commercial, legal, and executive decision-making. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No 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. 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site ( accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at , or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Created: 2026-04-04