Product Line Manager IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a product change management-oriented professional in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on PCM control, ECO approvals, and PCN implementation with Global Product Support to ensure accurate configurations and BOM integrity.

The position involves coordinating with engineering, manufacturing and service teams to manage changes post-release, and to drive cost reduction and supplier alignment across products and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Owns product change management (PCM) and control.
• Unreleased product approval and control ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval.
• Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support.
• Manages field service related activities, reviews approves and filters all system feedback activities that will have customer impact.
• Accuracy of customer shipped configurations and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• CaRM (Configuration accuracy Review Meeting) reviews BOM accuracy.
• NSR (Non Standard Request) approval.
• Owns common modules roadmap and implementation post Phase 5 of ePLC.
• Implementation of component roadmaps including part obsolescence, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction.
• Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders.
• Facilitates alignment meeting for product roadmap and market proliferation
• Implementation of cost reduction roadmap
• Manage strategic vendor issues
• Manage all changes to the product after product release whether driven by engineering, quality, safety, customer demands or supply obsolesce
• Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
• Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
• Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Job description

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: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Owns product change management (PCM) and control
• Unreleased product approval and control ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval
• Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support
• Manages field service related activities, reviews approves and filters all system feedback activities that will have customer impact
• Accuracy of customer shipped configurations and BOMs (Bill of Materials)
• CaRM (Configuration accuracy Review Meeting) reviews BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy
• NSR (Non Standard Request) approval
• Owns common modules roadmap and implementation post Phase 5 of ePLC.
• Implementation of component roadmaps including part obsolescence, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction
• Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders.
• Facilitates alignment meeting for product roadmap and market proliferation
• Implementation of cost reduction roadmap
• Manage strategic vendor issues
• Manage all changes to the product after product release whether driven by engineering, quality, safety, customer demands or supply obsolesce
• Functional Knowledge Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
• Business Expertise Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Leadership May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Problem Solving Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Impact Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
• Interpersonal Skills Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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