: Program Manager – Advanced Packaging (E4)

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:

$133,500.00 - $183,500.00

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

• Customer Engagement Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end customer programs, including technical alignment, schedule execution, and resource coordination
  • Serve as the primary interface between IMS, internal business units, and external customers
  • Drive proactive communication and issue resolution to ensure program success
• Program Execution & Delivery
  • Manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs across global teams
  • Own program timelines, milestones, risk management, and deliverables
  • Ensure alignment across IMS, business units, BD and customer accounts teams
• Technical Strategy & Expertise
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of advanced packaging inflections including:
    • Logic (2.5D/3D integration, chiplets, hybrid bonding)
    • DRAM (HBM, TSV-based integration)
    • NAND (3D NAND scaling and packaging trends)
  • Translate customer needs into IMS solution strategies
• Value Articulation
  • Clearly communicate and position IMS value propositions to:
    • Internal Applied Materials business units
    • External customers and partners
  • Support business growth through technical storytelling and solution alignment
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work seamlessly with globally distributed teams across engineering, sales, and operations
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Qualifications

Required

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of program management experience in a customer-facing role
  • Proven track record of successfully driving technical programs with external customers
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies across logic, DRAM, and NAND
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts and value propositions
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Work Style:
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional and global coordination skills

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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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