Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. 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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$90,000.00 - $124,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive 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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
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.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's or PhD in Science/Engineering related degree (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical, or related field).
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
Extensive new product introduction experience with a performance-based track record
Strong program management and product lifecycle management experience
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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