Product 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

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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. 

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Key Responsibilities

Develops abstract scope business & marketing plans, assesses market penetration and product positioning to drive competitive advantage, revenue and market share

Recommends investment decisions for new product development

Conducts abstract competitive analysis for specific products or product lines.  Drives Red Team Analysis

Assists with abstract pricing strategies to build and protect a leadership position in market share while enhancing profit margins and developing marketing tools for successful product introductions

Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales to develop new products and enhance existing products as well as communicate critical market needs and time requirements

Understands technical and business environments.  Assists with the development of strategies to meet business objectives

Supports the Field to ensure synergistic account approaches and optimization of all opportunities for account partnership and penetration

Manages release of abstract products through the end of their product life cycle

Functional Knowledge

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field

• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor industry, preferably in advanced packaging or heterogeneous integration.
• Strong technical understanding of wafer-level processes, interconnect technologies, and integration flows.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Proven project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong business acumen with ability to link technical capabilities to market value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing or ecosystem companies (e.g., major IDMs, foundries, or equipment suppliers).
• Familiarity with hybrid bonding, TSV, RDL, and advanced packaging architectures.
• Ability to perform competitive benchmarking and articulate differentiation.
• Experience turning technology strategy into market-driven business plans.

Additional Information

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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.

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