Senior New Product Transition Program Manager (NPT PM) - Etch

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX

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Etch Manufacturing is hiring a senior New Product Transition Program Manager (NPT PM) to lead critical product transitions from design into high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

This is a high-trust role with clear ownership for program outcomes. You will lead programs from early builds through volume release, aligning teams, driving execution, and making decisions that directly impact quality, delivery, and business results.

You’ll operate independently across a range of program types, step into ambiguity, and help set the standard for how our team executes. This role also plays a key part in mentoring other PMs and strengthening the team overall.

What You’ll Do

Overall, you are accountable for delivering successful product transitions to high-volume manufacturing.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility for program success across schedule, scope, quality, and readiness for HVM.
• Lead the Path to Volume: Define and execute the transition from Pilot to volume, ensuring product maturity and manufacturing readiness.
• Provide Clarity and Direction: Keep teams aligned and moving forward across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and the Business Unit.
• Drive Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with NPT MEs, Materials, Design, Supplier Engineering, and Operations to hit key milestones.
• Make Sound Decisions Under Pressure: Prioritize well, make tradeoffs, and keep momentum when things are unclear or changing.
• Stay Ahead of Risk: Identify issues early and drive mitigation before they impact builds or delivery.
• Communicate Clearly: Provide straightforward updates to stakeholders and leadership, with clear asks and next steps.
• Improve How We Work: Identify gaps and help strengthen NPT processes and team execution.
• Develop Others: Mentor other PMs and help raise the bar across the team.

What You Bring

• Strong experience leading NPI/NPT programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ownership of outcomes, not just coordination of tasks.
• Ability to lead across teams without direct authority.
• Experience supporting builds from Pilot through volume.
• Clear, direct communicator across all levels of the organization.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving in fast-moving environments.
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships across teams and functions.
• Listens well and seeks to understand before driving alignment.
• Works through conflict in a constructive way, balancing urgency with respect for people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Typically 7-10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Semiconductor capital equipment or complex system manufacturing experience.
• Prior hands-on engineering or manufacturing background.
• SAP or similar ERP experience.
• Experience mentoring or leading other program managers.
• PMP or similar certification.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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