Digital Manufacturing & Logistics Systems

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.

Salary: $68,000.00 - $93,500.00

Location:

Tempe,AZ

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. 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.

SAP & Manufacturing Systems

• Serve as the primary business process expert for SAP and MES-related manufacturing operations.
• Support system deployment, enhancement, testing, user acceptance activities, and operational readiness for SAP and MES solutions.
• Define and maintain business process requirements, transaction workflows, master data governance, and manufacturing system standards.
• Partner with IT, GIS, and solution providers to identify and implement manufacturing system improvements.
• Support future SAP and MES roadmap initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

MES & Digital Manufacturing

• Lead business activities related to Smart Factory MES implementation and adoption.
• Support manufacturing execution processes including WIP management, dispatching, quality control, traceability, and production reporting.
• Drive manufacturing data collection and digitalization initiatives to replace manual data entry and improve process visibility.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define factory automation and data integration requirements.
• Support manufacturing analytics, performance monitoring, and operational reporting initiatives.

Logistics & Warehouse Operations

• Support daily logistics operations including receiving, shipping, warehouse management, inventory control, and material movement processes.
• Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures supporting SAP-enabled logistics transactions.
• Improve inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, storage utilization, and material traceability across the facility.
• Coordinate physical inventory activities, cycle counting programs, and inventory reconciliation initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline material flow and reduce operational waste.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Systems, Business Operations, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, production systems, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain processes.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP manufacturing and logistics modules (PP, MM, WM/EWM, IM, or related modules).
• Experience supporting or implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a semiconductor, high‑tech manufacturing, electronics, or capital equipment environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work order management, WIP tracking, inventory control, material movements, and production reporting.
• Experience facilitating system enhancements, user acceptance testing (UAT),…