Technical Project/Program Management V (E5)

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

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. 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. 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.

What We Offer Salary: $154,000.00 - $212,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation.
• Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.
• Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software.
• Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.
• Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide.
• Participants on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects.
• Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution.

Required skills:

• Master's Degree (required) or PhD (preferred) in an Engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of semiconductor industry experience
• Process Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Other technical engineering roles
• Technical Project/Program Management background for NPI semiconductor products or equipment
• 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.

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