Technical Project/Program Manager IV - Metal Deposition Services

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Technical Project/Program Management IV in Santa Clara, CA, to cover the research, development and engineering aspects of its Metal Deposition Products (MDP) service business unit. The role supports the customer BEOL install base in the semiconductor industry and drives product vitality through new service product development and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage R&D and engineering programs for BEOL metal deposition service products
• Lead customer application understanding and development to enable new product introduction
• Own on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies
• Lead project management (PMP), product lifecycle (PLC), continuous improvement and ECO programs
• Support quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives with customers and operations
• Support strategic sourcing needs for new products with supply chain partners
• Lead sampling field quality processes with field commercial resources
• Build cross-functional teams across geographies and partners such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and Legal
• Report R&D progress to senior executives and stakeholders

Required profile

• Degree in a science or engineering field (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical or related); MS or PhD preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in materials, deposition, plasma and systems, including PVD, CVD and ALD
• Semiconductor applications and services experience desired
• New product introduction experience with a performance track record
• Strong program and product lifecycle management experience
• Knowledge or experience in AI and automation preferred

Required skills

• Voice of Customer (VOC) domain expertise and customer acumen
• Communication and influence across cross-functional teams
• Project management and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple KPIs

The position is full time, fixed term, with travel of about 10% of the time and no relocation eligibility. The salary range is $133,500 to $183,500, with possible bonus and stock award participation.