PC Planner II

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to plan and control high complexity manufacturing line scheduling, ensuring on-time delivery and material constraints are met. You will own tool configuration, slotting, and coordination with product support and R&D teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking (OTD, EOP), and driving efficiency while supporting field activities and retrofit projects. Travel up to 10% may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience planning high complexity manufacturing scheduling.
• Ability to coordinate with Product Support, R&D, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control high complexity manufacturing multiple line scheduling; consider business demands, constraints.
• Own tool configuration & slotting.
• Responsible for NPMA approval and allocation.
• Drive line KPI improvements (OTD, EOP, CT, SOE).
• Coordinate capacity fulfillment and field support activities.

Skills

Line scheduling

OTD

Manufacturing capacity

Problem solving

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. 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.

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