Product Line Manager

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.

Salary: $ – $

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

We’ll benefit you with a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development and growth. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible while learning every day in a supportive, leading global company. Our comprehensive benefits package supports the health and wellbeing of our employees, both at work and at home.

We are seeking an experienced Product Line Management professional to lead obsolescence management, product life cycle management (PLCM) and Product Change Management (PCM) for the CMP Service Business Unit. This role is critical to sustaining product availability, extending tool lifetime and enabling revenue growth through structured Tool Lifetime Management programs. The successful candidate will work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Global Product Support and Suppliers to ensure effective execution of product changes, obsolescence mitigation and cost‑effective lifecycle strategies.

• Own end‑to‑end Product Change Management (PCM) for assigned CMP platforms, modules and component families.
  • ECO (Engineering Change Order) approval and control
  • Unreleased product approval and configuration control
  • PCN (Part Change Notification) implementation in partnership with Global Product Support
• Provide guidance to Engineering and Business stakeholders on field‐service, customer and operational impact of part and supplier changes.
• Lead manufacturing strategies across customers, fabs and process nodes.
• Own obsolescence strategy including:
  • Part obsolescence monitoring and risk assessment
  • Replacement strategies, alternate vendors and end‑of‑life extensions
  • Last‑time‑buy evaluation and inventory risk mitigation
• Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Account Teams to ensure supplier compliance with EOL notifications.
• Drive component and common module roadmaps post Phase 5 of ePLC.
• Manage strategic vendor issues impacting product continuity and cost.
• Develop and execute a Tool Lifetime Management Program to extend installed base life and grow service revenue.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades, refreshes and cost‑reduction initiatives aligned with customer lifecycle needs.
• Implement cost‑reduction roadmaps without compromising reliability or serviceability.
• Ensure accuracy of customer‑shipped configurations and BOMs:
  • Lead Configuration Accuracy Review Meetings (CaRM)
  • Oversee BOM accuracy and Non‑Standard Request (NSR) approvals
• Use data‑driven analysis to support product decisions, prioritization and business cases.
• Lead cross‑functional execution of programs to meet division goals for quality, cost, delivery and revenue.
• Coordinate inter‑company alignment on product strategy, marketing strategy, pricing guidance, spare strategies and roadmap proliferation.
• Ensure projects meet defined objectives, timelines and product/process requirements.
• Support business continuity planning and crisis management at the division level.

• CMP Tool Knowledge & Industry Experience
  • Direct experience with CMP tools, subsystems or service environments.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor capital equipment lifecycle, installed base support and customer fabs.
  • Experience with obsolescence challenges in long‑lived semiconductor platforms.
• Project Management & Business Acumen
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional programs from concept to execution.
  • Strong business judgment with experience balancing customer impact, cost, risk and revenue.
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