Technical Program Managment New College Grad- Master's/PhD (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA
•$90,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions, crucial for new semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The equipment we create and service is essential for advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry, where the work done advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in Science/Engineering related degree (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical, or related field).
  • Customer focused – Voice of Customer (VOC) domain expertise and strong customer acumen
  • Positive can-do hands-on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for RD&E needs
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extends confidence and humility
  • Ability to effectively manage and deliver to multiple Key Performance Indices (KPIs).
  • Critical thinking and ability to influence and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management).
  • Excellent personal time management and project management skills.
  • Extensive new product introduction experience with a performance-based track record
  • Strong program management and product lifecycle management experience

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
  • Materials, Deposition, Systems experience and domain expertise
  • Semiconductor applications and services experience desired

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering aspects of the MDP SBU including new service product development performance.
  • Partners with business leadership and the product business to develop service product roadmaps and manage product portfolios/investments.
  • Leads development and execution of innovation/technology roadmaps in support of above product roadmaps.
  • Leads customer application understanding and development to facilitate new product introduction.
  • Accountable for the on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies to support customer, operating plan and growth commitments of the MDP SBU.
  • Leads development and execution of project management (PMP), product lifecycle processes (PLC), continuous improvement programs, ECO etc.
  • Supports quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives partnering with customers and operations.
  • Manages technology partners and supports new product related strategic sourcing needs partnering with strategic sourcing/supply chain.
  • Leads sampling field quality processes working closely with field commercial resources.
  • Builds strong teams and cross-functional engagement across multiple geographies & external partners including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal etc.
  • Communicates RD&E progress /execution to senior executives and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
  • Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day in a supportive leading global company.
  • Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth.
  • Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
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