Product Line Management I, New College Grad- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials is hiring a new college graduate for Product Line Management I in Santa Clara, California. The role applies product life cycle, order management, planning, supply chain, and data analysis knowledge to semiconductor equipment parts and service. It analyzes service agreements, parts replacement, and spares to identify trends and inform strategy, while developing strategic recommendations from statistical and other data analysis. The position also supports competitor intelligence, market opportunity identification, and market-share penetration and retention strategies in collaboration with sales and FSO teams. The role calls for an engineering mindset, problem-solving ability, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. The desired technical background includes data analysis and modeling, web application development, data engineering, machine learning, and databases. This is a full-time position with travel of 10% and relocation eligibility. The posted salary range is $80,000–$110,000. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by December 30, 2026, though the position may close earlier.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Engineering, Product Marketing, Product Management, or a related field is considered.
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
- Engineering mindset and ability to interpret engineering data.
- Ability to exercise judgment using multiple sources of information and make recommendations based on data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in semiconductor or adjacent industries is highly desirable.
- Industry experience in a data analytics environment is a plus.
- Knowledge of product life cycle analysis, product change notification, order management, planning, and supply chain management.
- Familiarity with parts used on semiconductor equipment and their basic functions.
- Good understanding of AGS POA of Spares and Service.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP or PLM tools.
- Ability to use Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau for data analysis and modeling.
- Understanding of AI/ML models and experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and CoPilot.
- Experience in web application development, frontend and backend.
- Frontend skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Data engineering and modeling skills in Python and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- SQL database skills.
Responsibilities
- Analyze product life cycles, product change notifications, order management, planning, and supply chain management.
- Understand parts used on semiconductor equipment and their basic functions.
- Interpret data collected by engineering teams.
- Apply data analytics to service agreements, parts replacement, and spares to identify trends and guide strategy development.
- Perform data analysis and modeling using Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau, as applicable.
- Exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information and provide strategic recommendations based on statistical and data analysis.
- Present effectively to a variety of stakeholders and work effectively with diverse teams.
- Track and monitor competitor activity and centralize intelligence information for business decision-making.
- Identify new market opportunities and define market-share penetration and retention strategies with sales and FSO teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for bonus participation
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
