Global Technical Program Manager: Semiconductor Ramp & Launch

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager to support the setup and ramp of our next-generation semiconductor manufacturing line. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and global vendors to manage schedules, drive deliverables, and define processes for a smooth technology transfer and ramp to full production.

Your experience launching high-volume consumer electronics and working with contract manufacturers will be critical to a successful

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and KPIs.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) cycles.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across regions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Drive product manufacturing readiness across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Partner with pilot teams to ensure transfer to high-volume manufacturing.
• Track schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer.
• Coordinate and support technical reviews with internal and external partners.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

NPI cycles

KPIs tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel coordination

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager to support the setup and ramp of our next-generation semiconductor manufacturing line. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and global vendors to manage schedules, drive deliverables, and define processes for a smooth technology transfer and ramp to full production.

Your experience launching high-volume consumer electronics and working with contract manufacturers will be critical to a successful