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Director, AIx Field Service Engineer at Applied Materials, Bundang,KOR | Seoulstart

Market pay check

Matched to Computer systems and software professionals

Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor wage information system (wage.go.kr), wage distribution by occupation.

What you'd do

Enhance capabilities of AIx team to ensure continued success and adoption.
Drive AIx adoption across field organization and articulate insights into value.
Formulate and implement effective strategies for AIx team to achieve goals.

What they want

Navigate and adapt in ambiguous situations with strategic thinking.
Understand change management complexities and drive adoption across stakeholders.
Act as key influencer and change agent for continuous improvement.

Nice to have

Strong understanding of manufacturing automated production systems.
Experience architecting and deploying MES,EAP,QMS systems.
Monitor automated work cells,track equipment uptime,drive improvements.

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely): E-7 specialty / professional (likely)
Korean language: Korean requirement not stated
English friendliness: High: JD in English, foreign-friendly signals
Context: Applied Materials Bundang facility is a major semiconductor equipment service hub; director-level role at multinational typically supports visa sponsorship,but confirm AIx team composition and internal communication language during interviews.

This is Seoulstart's analysis of the public job description, not the employer's stated policy. Verify visa sponsorship, language requirements, and remote allowances directly with the recruiter.

Original posting from Applied Materials

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

Location

Bundang,KOR

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.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Regional SPO Head, the manager, AIx Field Service Engineer (FSE) will be spearheading the success of the established AIx Field Service Engineering Team with the objectives of driving the digital transformation of the Field Service Organization. At a time of strong growth and transformation of the business at Applied Materials, this is a critical role and the individual within it a key member of the regional FSO team. This position holds significant importance in the productivity, service business growth and business transformation of FSO, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining market leadership and ensuring long-team success.

*SPO: Strategic Program Office

*AIx: Actionable Insight Accelerator

*FSO: Field Service Organization

Key Responsibilities

Enhance the capabilities of the AIx team to ensure continued success.
Drive AIx adoption and enable the field organization to be able to articulate the insights into value capture
Formulate and implement effective strategies for the AIx team to achieve its goals.
Develop AIx team capabilities to provide FSO with advanced diagnostics, predictive service insights, advanced troubleshooting while reducing errors, escalations, and service hours that drive productivity objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams at both regional and global levels to develop plans, define project scopes, and pilot new initiatives in order to meet KPIs and drive business value through insights and informed decision-making.
Provide valuable advice to the leadership team regarding the analytical value of data, potential opportunities, and strategic approaches.

Requirements

Ability to navigate and adapt in ambiguous situations.
Understand the complexities of change management and driving adoption across AGS stakeholders
Ability to act as a key influencer, change agent, and proactively seek continuous process improvement.
Strategic thinking that drives organizational objectives and BKMs through data driven insights, better decision making, and best outcomes
Demonstrated success in building and leading teams, resulting in early business achievements.
People management experience of engineers preferred.
Ability lead a group of engineers that has problem solving mind set into business outcomes
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with various stakeholders including FSO, AGS Sales, FabVantage, Digital Enablement Group (DEG), and SPG.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Applied digital tools, their mechanisms, relevant datasets, and the subsequent impact on business operations.
Experience: 10–15 years of experience, including people management experience.

preferred

Strong understanding of manufacturing automated production systems.
Systems Integration: Architect, deploy, and maintain systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Equipment Automation (EAP), and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Production Oversight: Monitor automated work cells, track equipment uptime, and drive continuous improvement in factory output and yield.
Process Optimization: Analyze production data to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and optimize resources like materials and personnel.
Savvy in the seamless integration between design, logistics, and machinery.
Experienced in optimizing manufacturing and implementing smart factory solutions to meet key performance indicators and reduce operational costs.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

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.