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Position Summary

Applied Materials is seeking a seasoned and visionary (Sr.) Technical Director to lead R&D efforts within our Advanced Packaging Technology Team. This role will drive the development and optimization of next-generation packaging technologies, serving as the technical interface to TSMC’s Advanced Packaging team across both development and high-volume manufacturing sites. As part of one of the fastest-growing divisions at Applied Materials, this position offers high visibility, direct engagement with senior leadership, and significant growth potential. You will lead multiple high-impact R&D projects—from early-stage evaluations and first-in-fab demos to strategic technology roadmap planning—while collaborating closely with internal business units and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced packaging technologies.
• Act as the primary technical liaison to TSMC’s Advanced Packaging team, supporting both tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Drive customer engagement through demos, early learning systems, evaluations, and first-in-fab projects.
• Run reqular technical review meeting (TRM), be the technical voice of customer (VoC) , positively influencing product developing roadmap at early design phases .
• Collaborate with senior customer stakeholders to align roadmap , solve integration ,complex process challenges, improving yield, productivity, and cost efficiency .
• Deliver clear, data-driven technical reports and recommendations to internal teams and external partners.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, fostering innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and strategic planning for advanced packaging solutions.
• Introduce and implement new analytical methodologies to improve process control and standardization.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across business units and product lines.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong focus on advanced packaging R&D.
• Proven track record in new product introduction (NPI) and cross-functional technical program leadership
• Demonstrated success in technical project management and customer engagement, particularly in development-stage technologies.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to mentor and grow high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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