Austin, TX)

Applied Materials•Austin, CA

3d•$86,500 - $119,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a new college graduate to join its Spares Product Line Management team in Santa Clara, California, or Austin, Texas. The role supports spare parts throughout their lifecycle, including product changes, upgrades, obsolescence, replacements, alternate sourcing, and cost reduction. It offers cross-functional exposure to engineering, supply chain, operations, field service, and business teams, along with opportunities to develop semiconductor technology and product management expertise. The position supports commercialization and service readiness while helping address long-term customer needs. The new graduate will analyze product, cost, supply, and service data; support product change management and accurate product configurations; and contribute to lifecycle strategies and issue resolution. The role also uses data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to generate insights and improve business processes, and prepares materials for cross-functional and leadership reviews. The position is full-time, based in Austin, Texas, or Santa Clara, California. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation is available. The salary range is $86,500 to $119,000. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with an application deadline of December 30, 2026; the position may close earlier depending on application volume or candidate selection.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Interest in semiconductor technology and product management, and general curiosity to learn.
0–2 years of experience; internship, co-op, or project management experience is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
Internship experience in manufacturing, engineering, product management, or semiconductor technology.
Experience with data analytics and AI tools.

Responsibilities

Support spare parts through the product lifecycle, including product changes, upgrades, obsolescence, replacements, alternate sourcing, and cost reduction.
Develop semiconductor process and equipment knowledge across process areas and spare-part applications.
Support Product Change Management activities, including ECOs, PCNs, and product configuration changes.
Help maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product configurations.
Support component roadmaps and strategies for obsolescence, replacements, alternate suppliers, and cost reduction.
Analyze product, cost, supply, and service data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Field Service, and Product teams to support lifecycle and customer needs.
Support resolution of supplier, supply continuity, quality, and product lifecycle issues.
Use data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to generate insights and improve decision-making and business processes.
Prepare presentations, analyses, and project updates for cross-functional and leadership reviews.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.
Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
Relocation assistance is available.
Supportive work culture with opportunities to learn, develop, and grow professionally.

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