Installation Manager - Semiconductor Equipment

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring an Installation Manager in Kiryat Gat, Israel. You will lead the team of installation engineers and be accountable for installing advanced semiconductor systems safely, on time and to the customer's quality standards. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical judgment, working closely with service, technical support and global product teams, and acting as a visible, trusted contact for customers' fabs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team: manage, coach and mentor installation engineers, assign work, set goals, run performance reviews, plan compensation and career growth, and address performance issues fairly and promptly.
• Own installation delivery: plan resources and schedules for field installations, ensure projects meet safety, quality, cycle time and cost targets, and handle a structured handoff to the service team after completion.
• Keep customers on schedule: partner with the service team on new-system ramps, and add resources or extend working hours when priorities shift.
• Solve problems fast: coach engineers through technical challenges, coordinate troubleshooting, and escalate to technical support and product experts early.
• Ensure accuracy and accountability: review and approve engineers' time reporting and track team performance against clear metrics.
• Manage capacity and capability: make sure the team has the people, skills, tools and materials it needs across sites.
• Connect the field to the factory: act as the regional contact for global product and business units, support key programs and new-product rollouts, and feed technical and quality insights back to product teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field (electrical, mechanical, physics or equivalent), or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in semiconductor or other high-tech capital equipment installation, field service or similar, ideally in a fab environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams or serving as a team lead.
• Clear communication with customers, colleagues and global teams in Hebrew and English.
• Commitment to safety and quality, willingness to work flexible hours and to travel occasionally.

Nice to have

• Experience with Applied Materials or similar process equipment.
• Project management training or certification.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations.