Technical Project Manager - ALD Product Transitions

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.

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Austin,TXYou’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.

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Job Description Join our ALD Manufacturing Engineering team. The primary role for this Technical Project Manager is supporting ALD New Product Transitions, but responsibilities can flex into supporting New Product Transitions, CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects) and Refurbished Systems for ALD. Working as a Technical Project Manager within ALD requires working in a team environment where the team members support each other.

We value the ability to back up other team members. Be ready and willing to work with and help other Manufacturing Engineers, Test Techs, Quality Engineers, System Project Managers, Suppliers, Business Management, Operations Management, and Finance.

ALD Products:

ALD Business Unit is continuing to develop their ‘quad wafer’ chamber and Trillium products. For these products the NPT PM will work with Design Engineering, NPMEs, Materials PMs, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to develop high level POR (Plan for Record) which includes development of the manufacturing strategy including where and how modules will be built and tested. NPT PM manages manufacturing builds which start with lab chambers and ELS (Early Learning Shipment) builds through our ALD pilot line.

NPT PM also manages the programs and builds as ALD Austin Manufacturing ships the DTOR (Development Tool of Record) shipments to customers. Along with the DTOR shipments, the NPT PM ensures that product is progressing with build and test documentation, supplier quality, and field quality. NPT PM finishes the new product transition to volume once the new product’s modules meet performance goals for capacity, cycle time, and quality.

Functional Knowledge:

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in Project Management and basic knowledge of Capital Equipment for Semiconductor Industry. Deeper knowledge of ALD tools is a plus Engineering Skill Requirements:

Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Requires ability to learn new skills and transpose them to solving manufacturing problems.

Key Responsibilities:

Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products. Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and Operations…