Process Documentation Control Engineer

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 – 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 – 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. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead productivity improvement initiatives across laboratory operations.
• Identify bottlenecks impacting equipment utilization and operational efficiency.
• Develop laboratory productivity KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Analyze different metrics like lab utilization time, particle performance etc
• Drive continuous improvement programs using Lean methodologies.
• Standardize operational workflows across laboratories.
• Develop efficient operating procedures and best practices.
• Support implementation of digital workflows to increase operational efficiency.
• Consumables / Logistics management
• Provide timely updates for lab operations milestones / critical updates
• Drive implementation of productivity tools and workflow automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting and operational tracking activities.
• Partner with IT teams to deploy operational systems and dashboards.
• Leverage Power BI, Power Automate, and AI-based productivity solutions.
• Lead cross-functional operational improvement projects.
• Manage project plans, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Track benefits realization and productivity gains.
• Support strategic planning and operational readiness programs.
• Create standard work procedures.
• Develop operational playbooks.
• Maintain process documentation and training materials.
• Support certification and competency development programs.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Operations
  • Systems Engineering
• 3-6 years of experience in:
  • Semiconductor Operations
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Program Management
  • Process Excellence
• Competent in the following skillset:
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Dashboard development
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Process Standardization
  • Analytics
  • Power BI
  • Excel Advanced Analytics

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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.