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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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Execute audit programs within defined project timelines, addressing areas of higher complexity, risk, and professional judgment. Work independently with limited supervision and periodic review.
• Participate in audit planning for assigned operational audits and advisory projects, such as regional audits, process reviews, and supplier audits. Conduct process interviews and walkthroughs, document key attributes, and strive to become a subject matter expertise in assigned areas. Support junior auditors during planning.
• Conduct audit fieldwork in accordance with IIA standards. Apply the project RACI framework to meet objectives, design testing attributes per assigned scopes, ensure work papers are complete, and maintain quality and re-performance standards. Contribute to the development of audit methodologies and templates and recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement within assigned scope areas. Review methodology, evidence, and conclusions with the Project Manager. Draft findings using standard formats and consolidate reports. Present findings to stakeholders, project teams, and the CAE. Support junior team members in issue resolution.
• Ensure work papers, scope documentation, and project records are complete and maintained in Optro.
• Support timely receipt of management action plans and ensure all follow-up actions are completed for audit closure in Optro.
• Monitor remediation progress, validate corrective actions, gather supporting evidence, and provide periodic status updates to the Project Manager and CAE until findings are fully closed.
• Lead small-scale operational audits or advisory projects, ensuring alignment with audit objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Support ad hoc initiatives and cross-pillar activities, including SOX testing, IT projects, or investigations, and other assignments as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of proven experience in internal audit, or compliance in complex and global environments, including demonstrated experience in performing operational audits and advisory projects on high-risk and high-complexity engagements.
• Proficiency with audit tools and documentation application (Optro) and IIA standards; ability to establish and enforce quality standards across a team.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve audit effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and effectively communicate audit results.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications: CIA, CPA, CTPRP, CISA, or progress toward certification.
• Experience working with SAP ERP environments, data analytics tools, and technology-enabled audit techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit scopes, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and support successful project delivery.
• Experience operating in global and matrixed organizations.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages)

Minimum qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of proven experience in internal audit, or compliance in complex and global environments, including demonstrated experience in performing operational audits and advisory projects on high-risk and high-complexity engagements.
• Proficiency with audit tools and documentation application (Optro) and IIA standards; ability to establish and enforce quality standards across a team.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve audit effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and effectively communicate audit results.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications: CIA, CPA, CTPRP, CISA, or progress toward certification.
• Experience working with SAP ERP environments, data analytics tools, and technology-enabled audit techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit scopes, coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, and support successful project delivery.
• Experience operating in global and matrixed organizations.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages)

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of operational audits, risk management, advisory projects, and internal control concepts. Applies audit methodologies, risk-based thinking, and professional judgment to assess business processes and identify opportunities for control improvement.

Business Expertise

• Understand industry practices, organizational processes, and key business risks. Applies knowledge of business operations and emerging risk trends to enhance audit effectiveness and provide practical recommendationsrelevant to the pillar.

Leadership

• Serve as a resource for junior team members. May lead small-scale projects or workstreams with manageable risk and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Analyze complex business challenges, identifies root causes, evaluates risk implications, and develops practical solutions using sound judgment and evidence-based analysis.

Interpersonal Skills

• Build strong relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Communicate confidently with stakeholders, influence outcomes through data-driven insights, and facilitate alignment on remediation actions.

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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.

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