Automation Project Manager, Manufacturing Ops

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Technical Project/Program Manager to drive automation initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from requirements gathering to production handoff, coordinating controls engineers, software developers, and IT stakeholders.

The role demands strong technical acumen, excellent communication, and the ability to juggle multiple complex projects with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects across manufacturing sites.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to coordinate vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of automation projects across sites.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with engineering and operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including controls engineers, mechanical engineers, software developers, and operations.
• Track timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with automation vendors and system integrators to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Facilitate design reviews, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning of automation equipment and systems.

Skills

Manufacturing automation

Cross-functional leadership

IoT architectures

System integration experience

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Technical Project/Program Manager to drive automation initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from requirements gathering to production handoff, coordinating controls engineers, software developers, and IT stakeholders.

The role demands strong technical acumen, excellent communication, and the ability to juggle multiple complex projects with internal teams and external partners.