: Program Manager – Advanced Packaging (E4)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 133,500 - 183,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Program Manager to lead customer engagement and manage complex technical programs. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields and a minimum of 5 years in a customer-facing role.

This position offers a full-time schedule with competitive salary, and responsibilities include leading programs, managing cross-functional teams, and articulating IMS value propositions to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of program management experience in a customer-facing role.
• Proven track record with external customers in technical programs.
• Strong understanding of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end customer programs including technical alignment and resource coordination.
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs across global teams.
• Translate customer needs into IMS solutions.

Skills

Communication and presentation skills

Organizational and project management skills

Cross-functional and global coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science

Job description

Salary

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement Leadership
• Lead end-to-end customer programs, including technical alignment, schedule execution, and resource coordination
• Serve as the primary interface between IMS, internal business units, and external customers
• Drive proactive communication and issue resolution to ensure program success
• Program Execution & Delivery
• Manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs across global teams
• Own program timelines, milestones, risk management, and deliverables
• Ensure alignment across IMS, business units, BD and customer accounts teams
• Technical Strategy & Expertise
• Apply in-depth knowledge of advanced packaging inflections including:
• Logic (2.5D/3D integration, chiplets, hybrid bonding)
• DRAM (HBM, TSV-based integration)
• NAND (3D NAND scaling and packaging trends)
• Translate customer needs into IMS solution strategies
• Value Articulation
• Clearly communicate and position IMS value propositions to:
• Internal Applied Materials business units
• External customers and partners
• Support business growth through technical storytelling and solution alignment
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work seamlessly with globally distributed teams across engineering, sales, and operations
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience in a customer-facing role
• Proven track record of successfully driving technical programs with external customers
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong understanding of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies across logic, DRAM, and NAND
• Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and value propositions
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Work Style:
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional and global coordination skills

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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