Product Line Mgmt

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, crucial for semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and commercializing next-generation semiconductor chips. We are looking for individuals to join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth through challenges and innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible while learning every day in a supportive, leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees, providing programs and support for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Responsibilities

Owns product change management (PCM) and control
Unreleased product approval and control
ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval
Implementation of PCN (Part Change Notification), with Global Product Support
Provides guidance/input to Engineering and the Business Unit about the field service impact of part/supplier changes.
Accuracy of customer shipped configurations and BOMs (Bill of Materials)
CaRM (Configuration accuracy Review Meeting) reviews
BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy
NSR (Non Standard Request) approval
Owns common modules roadmap and implementation post Phase 5 of ePLC.
Implementation of component roadmaps including part obsolescence, replacements, alternative vendors and cost reduction
Facilitates Intercompany communication to align on product strategies, provide guidance on pricing, spare level contents, and restricted part orders.
Facilitates alignment meeting for product roadmap and market proliferation
Implementation of cost reduction roadmap
Manage strategic vendor issues
Manage all changes to the product after product release whether driven by engineering, quality, safety, customer demands or supply obsolesce