Technical Project/Program Management IV

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Technical Project/Program Management IV (Senior BU Focal) in Santa Clara, CA, to lead research, development and engineering program management for metal deposition service products in its Semiconductor Equipment Business Unit. The role supports the installed base in the semiconductor industry and drives service product development, Digital Twin and fleet validation, and business unit and service development across the MDP/ALD portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead R&D and engineering program management for metal deposition service products across the MDP/ALD portfolio.
• Drive service product development process execution, managing deliverables, readiness milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Incorporate service requirements, serviceability, reliability, field readiness and lifecycle support needs early in product development.
• Coordinate digital tool and fleet validation planning, validation, deployment and field adoption.
• Support EPIC execution and lead customer application understanding and new product introduction.
• Accountable for on-time delivery, cost discipline, quality and execution of new service products.
• Lead project management practices, product lifecycle processes, continuous improvement, engineering change orders and quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives.
• Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams, and lead sampling and field quality processes.
• Translate field learning, validation results and customer feedback into product and service recommendations.
• Communicate RD&E progress, risks and decision needs to senior executives and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Higher science or engineering degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics or Electrical Engineering; MS or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong domain expertise in materials, deposition, plasma, semiconductor systems and equipment technologies, including PVD, CVD and ALD.
• Semiconductor applications and service business experience preferred, especially for installed-base service products.
• Demonstrated new product introduction experience and strong program management and product lifecycle management experience.
• Customer-focused mindset with Voice of Customer expertise.

Required skills

• Preferred: experience coordinating digital tool, fleet validation, AI, automation, predictive analytics, equipment health monitoring or digital service deployment.
• Ability to manage multiple KPIs and program milestones, and to influence cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, Engineering and Service.

What we offer

• Salary of $133,500 to $183,500.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• Travel of about 20% of the time; relocation is not eligible.