Spares Product Line Manager (E2)

Applied Materials; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Product/Parts Manager to develop data reports and drive strategic CIP parts initiatives across the supply chain and engineering teams.

You will identify gaps in the spares portfolio, lead ECO/PCN related actions, and help shape pricing, product lifecycle, and supplier changes. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• 2–5+ years in Product Management, Product Line Management, Supply Chain, Semiconductor Equipment, Service Parts, or Operations.
• Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment, aftermarket service, or spare parts for businesses.
• Background working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develops data reports and business processes that identify risk and opportunities for Applied spares business.
• Collaborates with business unit and supply chain to manage a roadmap of CIP parts addressing Highest Value Problems.
• Identify gaps in spares portfolio and support ECO/PCN processes with global teams.
• Provides guidance on pricing, product strategies, and supplier change impact across departments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

AI tools

ECO review

PCN implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Technical majors (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry) preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

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:

$86,500.00 - $119,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Phoenix,AZ

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

• Develops data reports and business processes that identify risk and opportunities for Applied spares business.
• Collaborates with business unit and supply chain to manage a roadmap of CIP parts that address Applied’s customers Highest Value Problems related to the value and performance of spares.
  • Identify gaps in spares portfolio, develop business case for new development
  • ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval
  • Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support
  • Provides guidance/input to Engineering and the Business Unit about the field service impact of part/supplier changes.
• Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders.
• Implementation of cost reduction roadmap
• Manages strategic vendor issues that involve customer interactions and multi-organizational alignment

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.

Technical majors (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry) preferred

Industry Experience

• 2-5+ years in Product Management, Product Line Management, Supply Chain, Semiconductor Equipment, Service Parts, or Operations.
• Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment, aftermarket service, or spare parts for businesses.
• Background working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers.

Business & Commercial Skills

• Business case development and portfolio management.
• P&L awareness and financial analysis.
• Pricing strategy and product lifecycle management.
• Market and competitive analysis.
• Customer-focused decision making

Technical & Operational Skills

• Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
• Comfortable with applying AI tools
• Engineering Change Order (ECO) review and approval experience.
• Part Change Notification (PCN) implementation.
• Familiar with Engineering Change Order and Customer change notification processes

Leadership Competencies

• Influence without direct authority.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a complex, rapidly changing environment and takes ownership of delivering business outcomes.

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.

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