PC Planner II

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a manufacturing professional to plan and control high-complexity line scheduling, own tool configuration and slotting, and ensure on-time delivery while driving line KPIs. You will collaborate with Product Support and R&D teams to optimize capacity, training, and field activities.

The role is full-time, with travel up to 10%, relocation not offered, and eligibility for bonus and stock programs. Comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience planning high-complexity manufacturing schedules.
• Ability to own line configuration and slotting decisions.
• Strong collaboration with product support and R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control high complexity manufacturing line scheduling.
• Own tool configuration and slotting to optimize throughput.
• Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) and improve line KPIs (O TD, EOP, CT).
• Coordinate NPMA approvals and capacity fulfillment.
• Plan field support activities and be main contact to Product Support & R&D.
• Drive line design improvements focusing on responsiveness and inventory.

Skills

Line scheduling

OTD ownership

Tool configuration

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D liaison

Problem solving

Leadership guidance

Training coordination

Job description

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00

Location: Austin,TX

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and control high complexity manufacturing multiple line scheduling, considering business demands, manufacturing & material constrains.
• Responsible for line OTD.
• Own tool configuration & slotting.
• Responsible for NPMA (Non Pure Manufacturing Activities) approval and allocation.
• Responsible for efficient line design in terms of: Responsiveness, Inventory & Linear work load Control line's performances while driving for line KPIs improvement: OTD, EOP, CT, SOE.
• Control & support manufacturing capacity fulfillment.
• Manage training period allocation.
• Plan Field Support Activities.
• Be main contact to Product Support teams.
• Plan Mfg. activities at the field.
• Determine manufacturing needed capacity.
• Manage retrofit projects.
• Plan Home Tools support activities.
• Manage R&D needs.
• Be main contact to R&D teams.
• Manage Option build plan cycle.
• Functional Knowledge Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities.
• Business Expertise Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Leadership No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members.
• Problem Solving Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
• Impact Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.
• Interpersonal Skills Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.