Photonics Product Design Lead – AR Waveguide Displays
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, California
Full-Time
$198,000
OfficeManager
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$198,000.00 - $272,500.00Location:
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We are looking for aPhotonicsProductDesignLeadtosupportcustom waveguide displayproduct definition and specificationsandmanagethewaveguidedesignroadmapfor thePhotonics Platforms Business. This role is pivotal inexternallyaligningproduct definitionand timelinewithcustomers andinternally withdesignengineers and production teams. From within thewaveguidedesignteam, you will partner withprocess engineering, manufacturing equipment engineering,production, program management and businessdevelopmentteams to deliver the world-leading AR display platform that will enable high-performance andexcellentaesthetics see-thru displaysto enable mainstreamsmartglasses(100M units per year).
Customer-Facing ProductDesign
Lead technical scoping and alignment for Custom AR Display products for customers
Write Product Requirements Documents for different customers and market segments
Act asatechnical lead partneredwith aninternational Business Development team to intake new opportunities and translatecustomer requestsintoproduct offerings
Clearly communicate internally customers’ requirements, priorities, areas of flexibility and inflexibility
Clearly communicate externally ourtechnical capabilities,productofferingsand roadmap
Internally and externally brainstorm solutions to customers’ technicalproblems
Collaborate withdesignengineers,prototypingand production teams to decideproductdesignscope and deliverwinning prototypesto customers
WaveguideDesignRoadmap
Maintaincustom waveguide displaydesignfeaturesetand roadmap
Communicate status and technology milestones for critical areas of the roadmap
Partner with waveguide design,metrology,process engineering, manufacturing equipment engineering,production, programmanagementand businessdevelopmentteams
Cross-functionalLeadership
Partner with engineering, design, and marketing teams to translate technical capabilities into compelling productfeatures
Communicate system and end-user benefits internally and externally
Communicate product vision and priorities to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education:MS/PhD in Photonics or Optical Sciences
Experience:
10+ years innano-photonicsdesignin industry,including5+ years indiffractive waveguide andAR/MR see-thru display design
Proventrack recordof designing,buildingand debuggingAR/MR displays
Skills:
Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills
Strong understanding of waveguide optics and AR display architectures
Strong understanding of Display Performance specificationsand practicalcorrelation to user experience
Practical hands-on experience withimage quality assessmentand see-thru artifacts unique to diffractive waveguides
Preferred Qualifications
Proventrack recordof leadingdesignand yield improvements from prototype through XVT to production
Strong understanding of Cosmetics,Aesthetics and Mechanical specifications of AR displays
Experience with AI Glasses or Mixed-Reality Glasses system architecture, hardwarerequirementsand user experience
Familiarity with global supply chain for optical components and consumer electronics
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive clarity across teams
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Not SpecifiedRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
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