**Key Responsibilities** + Drive innovative techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on significantly complex systems for a range of programs, within safety guidelines. + Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on significantly complex process engineering experiments for a range of materials and processes, within safety guidelines + Design and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation + Train engineers, define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new technologies, and/or troubleshoot and resolve significantly complex materials and process issues/problems for a range of products + Develop, plan and execute process engineering projects for a range of products + Interact with key suppliers to develop a range of improved and new products to address our customers High Value Problems (HVP) . + This technical staff position leads and/or develops and executes exceptionally complex technology and engineering projects and leads research and development of new technologies as appropriate.Works on critical complex issues that impact longer term product development and business success measured by one or more of the following: incremental revenue growth, market share increases, key customer penetrations, time to market improvement and commercial value of the work. + Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions.Recognized internally (across Business Units)as one of the limited number of technical experts in their field of expertise **Functional Knowledge** + Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field + Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function **Business Expertise** + Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements **Leadership** + Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution **Problem Solving** + Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions **Impact** + Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines **Interpersonal Skills** + Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view Join Applied Materials as our new senior MTS for Technology in Supply Chain and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our global supply base. In this strategic position, you will drive new technology needle movers, scouting for new suppliers and cooperating with current suppliers to optimize supply chain performance. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, you will develop cutting-edge solutions. As a seasoned technology leader, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business growth, sustainability, and resilience. Applied Materials offers a dynamic and supportive environment, with a commitment to empowering our people to succeed. If you're passionate about technology and supply chain excellence, we invite you to join our team and drive change. **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 10 - 15 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 20% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes **U.S. Salary Range:** $163,000.00 - $224,000.00 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.