Product Line Manager; Technical Prog​/Proj Management

Position: Product Line Manager (Technical Prog/Proj Management)
** 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:

$ - $

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You'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 () .

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers - who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more - transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.

Inside our company, we apply the idea of Make Possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

If you're looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it's an exciting place to be.

** Description*
* This role will be responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering programs within Etch Service Business Unit (SBU) supporting Applied Materials' customer install base in the semi-conductor industry.  The role will engage cross-functionally to drive business success  through service product development and continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations. Service Products are products to enhance tool productivity.

** Responsibilities*
* + Responsible for program management of Research, Development and Engineering programs within Etch SBU including New Product Introduction (NPI) and  service product development to enhance tool productivity (Uptime, Production time, etc.)

+ Program management of NPI equipment release working closely with the equipment business unit and cross functional teams ensuring product service readiness (e.g. Spares, training, Design for Install (DfI), Design for Service (DfS), Data insights)

+ Manage the development of service product roadmaps by partnering with customers through their technology cycle creating and deploying solutions to their most important issues

+ Accountable for the on-time delivery, cost and quality of new products and technologies to support customer, operating plan and growth commitments of the Etch SBU.

+ Communicate program progress/execution to upper management & stakeholders throughout the Product development release cycle.

+ Support quality, productivity and sustaining engineering initiatives partnering with customers and operations

+ Responsible for cost models with roadmaps to achieve CoO targets, including driving solution execution making sure products meet productivity requirements:
CoO (Cost of Ownership), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) , MTBC  (Mean Time Between Clean) , etc.

+ Direct data analytics team and engineering to develop and validate AI-based predictive maintenance  models and engineering solutions to improve benefits of service offering to customers

+ Lead concurrent service product development with good communication with BU during NPI stage, ensuring tool improvements for sustained customer engagement by having unified MRS (Market Requirements Specification), inclusion of DFi/DFs (Design for Install/Design for Service), data management

+ Partners with strategic sourcing/supply chain to ensure material readiness for their respective programs.

** Desired Skills, Competencies, Experience & Education*
* + Bachelor or master's in science or Engineering related degree

+ Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience

+ Plasma Etch, Materials, deposition, systems/equipment experience and domain expertise.

+ Semiconductor applications and services…