Spares Product Line Manager

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

53d • $86,500 - $119,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Spares Product Line Manager to identify risks and opportunities in its spares business and develop strategies that improve the value and performance of spare parts for customers. The role collaborates with business units, supply chain, engineering, Global Product Support, vendors, and other organizations to manage product roadmaps, portfolio gaps, engineering and part-change processes, pricing, cost reduction, and strategic supplier issues. The position is based in Austin, Texas, or Phoenix, Arizona, with travel required 10% of the time and relocation eligibility. The stated salary range is $86,500–$119,000. A selected candidate’s compensation may depend on factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock award programs, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, operations, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in product management, product line management, supply chain, semiconductor equipment, service parts, or operations.
• Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment, aftermarket service, or spare-parts businesses.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers.
• Ability to develop business cases and manage portfolios.
• P&L awareness and financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of pricing strategy and product lifecycle management.
• Market and competitive analysis skills.
• Customer-focused decision making.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting-tool skills.
• Comfort applying AI tools.
• Experience reviewing and approving Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Experience implementing Part Change Notifications (PCNs).
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Order and customer change-notification processes.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a complex, rapidly changing environment and takes ownership of delivering business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• A technical major such as engineering, physics, or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop data reports and business processes to identify risks and opportunities for the Applied spares business.
• Collaborate with business units and supply chain to manage a roadmap of continuous-improvement parts addressing customers’ highest-value problems related to spares value and performance.
• Identify gaps in the spares portfolio and develop business cases for new development.
• Approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Implement Part Change Notifications (PCNs) with Global Product Support.
• Advise engineering and business units about the field-service impact of part or supplier changes.
• Facilitate intercompany communication to align product strategies and provide guidance on pricing, spare-level contents, and restricted part orders.
• Implement the cost-reduction roadmap.
• Manage strategic vendor issues involving customer interactions and alignment across multiple organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus program, as applicable.
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support focused on employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level