Manager, Technical Project / Program Management – SmartStart Mayan Automation

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

23h

About The Position

The SPG Mayan Automation Engineering Manager leads Mayan-based automation initiatives supporting tool installation and the warranty phase. The role partners closely with SPG BU Intelligence, Engineering, Quality, and Field organizations, combining technical leadership and program execution to improve installation consistency, reduce warranty exposure, and scale automation across factory and field operations. The manager leads engineers responsible for Mayan automation programs across SPG business units and owns end-to-end execution from problem identification through deployment and benefits realization. The role also manages program plans, communicates status and risks, defines and tracks operational KPIs, and supports installation readiness and adoption across factory and field teams. Field support includes training, documentation, knowledge transfer, and customer-site engagements as needed. The position is based in Austin, Texas, with a stated salary range of $120,000–$165,000. It is full-time and travel is required; the posting gives a travel range of 10–30%, while additional information specifies 10% of the time. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5–7 years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing, installation, or field support.
Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams.
Strong understanding of semiconductor capital equipment systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process subsystems.
Experience with system installation, testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Proven project and program execution discipline.
Structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
Clear and effective communication across matrixed and cross-functional organizations.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Customer-focused mindset and strong orientation toward continuous improvement.
Willingness to travel 10–30%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor or capital equipment experience is preferred.
Familiarity with manufacturing and operational systems such as SAP, iOMS, Smart Factory, Mayan, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop engineers responsible for Mayan automation programs across SPG business units, aligning work with business priorities and installation and warranty objectives.
Own end-to-end execution of Mayan automation for installation and warranty programs, from problem identification through deployment and benefits realization.
Partner with BU Intelligence and installation and warranty stakeholders to identify installation pain points, warranty drivers, repeat nonconformances, and cost-reduction opportunities.
Oversee development and continuous improvement of test plans, Mayan scripts, diagnostics, and troubleshooting workflows to improve reliability and reduce field labor.
Drive test automation, modularization, and standardization of testing, execution, and reporting.
Support and scale SmartStart automation initiatives to improve installation consistency, quality, and cycle time.
Track savings, benefits realization, and continuous-improvement metrics.
Develop and manage end-to-end program plans, including scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
Define, track, and report KPIs such as installation efficiency, defect escapes, repeat issues, and warranty cost trends.
Provide installation-readiness support and lead program adoption and usage tracking across factory and field teams.
Enable field success through training materials, documentation, and structured knowledge transfer.
Participate in customer-site engagements as needed to assess installation risks and customer-specific requirements.