Product Line Manager (Technical Prog/Proj Management)

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:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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. 

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.

Inside our company, we apply the idea of Make Possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Description 

This role will be responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering programs within Etch Service Business Unit (SBU) supporting Applied Materials' customer install base in the semi-conductor industry.  The role will engage cross-functionally to drive business success  through service product development and continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations. Service Products are products to enhance tool productivity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering programs within Etch SBU including New Product Introduction (NPI) and  service product development to enhance tool productivity (Uptime, Production time, etc.)
• Program management of NPI equipment release working closely with the equipment business unit and cross functional teams ensuring product service readiness (e.g. Spares, training, Design for Install (DfI), Design for Service (DfS), Data insights)
• Manage the development of service product roadmaps by partnering with customers through their technology cycle creating and deploying solutions to their most important issues
• Accountable for the on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies to support customer, operating plan and growth commitments of the Etch SBU.
• Communicate program progress/execution to upper management & stakeholders throughout the Product development release cycle.
• Support quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives partnering with customers and operations
• Responsible for cost models with roadmaps to achieve CoO targets, including driving solution execution making sure products meet productivity requirements: CoO (Cost of Ownership), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) , MTBC  (Mean Time Between Clean) , etc.
• Direct data analytics team and engineering to develop and validate AI-based predictive maintenance  models and engineering solutions to improve benefits of service offering to customers
• Lead concurrent service product development with good communication with BU during NPI stage, ensuring tool improvements for sustained customer engagement by having unified MRS (Market Requirements Specification), inclusion of DFi/DFs (Design for Install/Design for Service), data management
• Partners with strategic sourcing/supply chain to ensure material readiness for their respective programs.

Desired Skills, Competencies, Experience & Education

• Bachelor or master’s in science or Engineering related degree
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
• Plasma Etch, Materials, deposition, systems/equipment experience and domain expertise.
• Semiconductor applications and services experience desired
• New product introduction experience with a performance-based track record
• Customer focused – Voice of Customer (VOC) domain expertise and strong customer acumen
• Positive can-do hands-on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for RD&E needs
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extend confidence and humility
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver to multiple Key Performance Indices (KPIs)
• Critical thinking and ability to influence and communicate effectively with multiple internal stakeholders (Engineering, Planners, Sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management)
• Excellent personal time management and project management skills.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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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