Master's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

7d•$60,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a New College Graduate for a Non-Technical Project/Program Management role in Austin, TX. This position is within the spare parts business team, which supports semiconductor manufacturers by ensuring they receive the replacement parts needed to maintain their equipment. The role involves close collaboration with internal customers, sales, supply chain, and IT teams to design and enhance processes for ordering, planning, and delivering spare parts. The team is international, with members in the US, Singapore, and Italy. The new graduate will join a collaborative, fast-paced group in Austin, gaining real ownership, mentorship, and direct exposure to internal customers and business leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
GPA requirements 3.0 or above preferred.
Strong learning mindset: ability to learn quickly, apply feedback and demonstrate curiosity.
Willing to effectively collaborate in team environment and learn from SME.
Accountability: willing to take ownership of job assigned and take initiative.
Keep professional & respectful communication with people.
Basic knowledge with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Basic Analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data to support decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge with process mapping & documentation (e.g., flowcharts, Visio, Lean or Six Sigma concepts) is a plus.
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP) or data tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own and prioritize the product backlog for tools and processes that support the spare parts business, balancing customer value, business impact and effort.
Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, and work with development teams in an Agile/Scrum environment (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives).
Meet with business users, customers and cross-functional partners to understand their needs and translate them into product features and requirements.
Map current business processes, identify pain points and inefficiencies, and recommend and implement improvements.
Test and validate new features before release, and support user training, communication and adoption.
Track progress and results, and share regular updates with stakeholders and leadership.

Benefits

Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program.

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