Senior Technical Project Manager, Semiconductor NPI

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus opportunity

Stock award program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced engineer to lead and manage semiconductor equipment projects from concept through implementation. You will coordinate resources, drive scheduling and cost performance, and provide technical input to cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master’s (or PhD) in engineering, 3–5 years in semiconductors, and strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Travel up to 10% and relocation are possible; base salary is competitive with a full benefits

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (required) or PhD (preferred) in an Engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience as a Process Engineer or in related engineering roles.
• Technical Project/Program Management background for semiconductor equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to guide teams or projects.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Business insight to improve products, processes, or services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception to implementation.
• Participates in strategy development, processes, and resource planning.
• Manages schedule and task details using project management tools and reports.
• Coordinates resources across the division for on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Initiates and manages purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Drives cost and schedule performance for equipment for global customers and vendors.
• Participates in multifunctional design teams to complete projects.
• Provides engineering and business process input to team members.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Process engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

Master's Degree (required) or PhD (preferred) in an Engineering discipline

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced engineer to lead and manage semiconductor equipment projects from concept through implementation. You will coordinate resources, drive scheduling and cost performance, and provide technical input to cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master’s (or PhD) in engineering, 3–5 years in semiconductors, and strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Travel up to 10% and relocation are possible; base salary is competitive with a full benefits