
Sr Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure And Capex Management
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Overview
Job Description
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:
$160,000.00 - $220,000.00
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.
Key Responsibilities
Lab planning and development
Monitor delivery of lab programs from ideation and scoping through completion, ensuring alignment with customer timelines and business objectives
Support lab and capex projects through internal approval processes
Document current lab development processes (in conjunction with other groups), identify best practices, and drive continuous improvement
Lab optimization
Develop system for summarizing/collating/presenting global lab capabilities
Collaborate with global labs to define success metrics for regional labs and track progress
Develop and collaborate on lab optimization process to ensure effective use of our global lab footprint
Work with Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) to optimize bay charges
Develop internal/external communications on status of in-progress labs, upcoming lab plans, and capex management
Support capex allocation and management process as needed
Support SCLA lab space allocation and long-term planning as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including some wafer fab equipment hardware experience (e.g. escalation support, product support, etc.)
- Familiarity with one or more of Applied Materials' product lines, such as deposition, etch, metrology, inspection, or CMP
- Collaborative and "get things done" attitude
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Willingness to learn and integrate AI systems to further SPG Velocity and Productivity mission
- Ability to lead and drive programs across multiple functions
- Able to occasionally work early or evening hours to engage with our global colleagues
- Understanding of sub-fab equipment and facility support systems is highly desired
- Travel: 10-20%. Travel schedules are almost always known several weeks in advance, i.e. little to no last-minute travel.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
The 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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