Service Product Line Manager

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock award program

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a technically adept professional to drive cross-functional service programs. The role focuses on managing product life-cycle readiness for wafer fab equipment, with emphasis on design-for-service and ROI analyses. A STEM MBA is highly valued.

The position is full-time with opportunities to lead analytics initiatives using AI-enabled dashboards and BI tools, while coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure project progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) is required.
• MBA with STEM focus is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quantify financial impact.

Responsibilities

• Service readiness throughout the Product Life Cycle of Wafer Fab Equipment.
• Contribute to Design for Installation and Design for Service programs of capital equipment.
• Perform managerial analysis (ROI, sensitivity analyses).
• Conduct product analytics and value estimates using modern tools (AI agents, dashboards).
• Manage projects with reports, charts, checklists and scheduling.

Skills

Technical background in equipment and

Managerial analytical skills

BI tools with AI agents

Strong presentation skills

Clear communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

MBA (STEM focus preferred)

Tools

BI tools

AI agents

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: $100,000.00 - $136,500.00

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.

Team Overview

Common Solutions Service Business Unit (CSG SBU) is focused on service value creation, development of new service products and capabilities to be implemented across multiple equipment platforms. We lead key initiatives to achieve service business goals and leverage core competencies in product marketing, program management, semiconductor equipment and field service.

Opportunity and What You’ll Do

CSG SBU is seeking a team player who is passionate about driving technical programs in a cross-functional environment, participating in new product introductions, and contributing to development of innovative service products.

Key Responsibilities

Service readiness throughout the Product Life Cycle of Wafer Fab Equipment

• Ensure Service Product Roadmap releases and Service Readiness of equipment through program management process (training, documentation, spares readiness, part repair and other components).
• Contribute driving Design for Installation and Design for Service programs of capital equipment.
• Perform managerial analysis (Return on Investment, sensitivity analysis eg).
• Conduct product analytics, value estimates using modern tools: AI agents, dashboards eg.
• Execute on implementation of IP Strategy, Design for Protection and Residual Value assessments.
• Manage projects using reports, charts, checklist and project scheduling.

New service product to meet technology inflection requirements

• Be part of digital tool (Sensor and Data) development for service solutions to create Preventative & Corrective Maintenance value.
• Assist in incorporating initiatives and products into Service Product portfolio.

Customer and supplier engagement

• On occasion will interface with suppliers and customers to monitor and report on the projects progress against quality and cost metrics.

Technical Skills

• Technical background in equipment and machinery.
• Applies managerial analytical skills using financial quantification approaches.
• Strong analytical skills using software tools to create and use business intelligence tools with AI agents.
• Presentation skills are a must.
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
• Analyzes potential solutions using technical experience, data insights and precedents.

Requirements / Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Masters in Business Administration (STEM focus preferred).

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: New College Grad

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.

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