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NPC Engineering Manager

Applied Materials Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Austin Full-time Manager Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at Applied Materials. Austin · full-time · $120,000–$165,000 base.

SalaryStated by Applied Materials
$120,000 – $165,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Applied MaterialsOur estimate for the market: $148,863–$207,429Median $188,075
Below the market median of $188,075 for mid-level engineering leadership roles in Austin.
Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median $188,075. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SeniorityManager
LocationAustin
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$120,000–$165,000
PostedAug 31, 2026 · 7w ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set project goals, milestones, feasibility checks and staffing plans before engineering work moves into later stages
  • Keep assigned projects on track against product and process specifications, budgets, resource use and deadlines
  • Make sure development work is documented and its relevant information reaches other teams
  • Set departmental budgets and assign team members’ work, while coaching them and supporting their development
  • Guide research into manufacturing technologies and bring useful processes or designs into products and services

What you bring

  • You bring deep knowledge of engineering concepts and principles, plus working familiarity with related disciplines
  • You can identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
  • You can guide and influence colleagues across related teams, including outside your immediate group

Who this fits

This manager role suits someone ready to lead an engineering team and balance technical work with project delivery, budgets and staff development. The job is based in Austin, includes travel about ten percent of the time, and is not relocation eligible.

From the employer

Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.


What We Offer


Salary:

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

You’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering team, projects and programs in area of responsibility, and ensures that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of projects.

Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with company policies including (but not limited to) engineering/lab notebooks, patents, Intellectual property, confidentiality, ISO, safety and others as required.

Establishes departmental budgets and spending requirements. Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner in alignment with AOP to ensure maximum productivity for the area.

Effectively assigns work to subordinate staff, providing for professional development and coaching.

Spearheads research and development of new manufacturing technologies, as appropriate, and ensures that newly created processes, designs, and/or methodologies are incorporated into Applied Materials products/services, and/or disseminated to other areas as needed.

Effectively utilizes common engineering technology and software packages for optimization of design development activities and timelines to ensure rapid commercialization.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families

Business Expertise

  • Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives

Leadership

  • Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges

Problem Solving

  • Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems

Impact

  • Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
  • Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

  • Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.

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