Applied Materials · 23 hours ago
Technical Program Manager New College Grad - MS/PHD Degree (Santa Clara, CA)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$96K/yr - $132K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, seeking a Technical Program Manager. The role involves preparing project plans, managing schedules, and coordinating resources to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Prepares project plans and drives the project from conception and planning to implementation. Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources
Manages project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software
Coordinates allocated resources from within the Division to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project. Initiates and manages purchase requisitions, and purchase orders
Drives cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors worldwide
Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects. Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals
Interfaces and coordinates within the division to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment
Provides engineering and business process expertise to team and other members on various standard programs / issues
Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project and develops solutions for resolution
Working within a multi-disciplined team of engineers ( 10 peers), Will be expected to become a key subject matter expert on particular projects across the site
Qualification
Required
Graduating with a Master's degree in physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science or related field
Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Knowledge of automation
Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Thrive in a results-driven culture
Has an appetite to grow a career in the semiconductor industry
Science/Engineering related degree (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, Electrical, or related field). MS, PhD preferred
Materials, Deposition, Systems experience and domain expertise
Semiconductor applications and services experience desired
Extensive new product introduction experience with a performance-based track record
Strong program management and product lifecycle management experience
Customer focused – Voice of Customer (VOC) domain expertise and strong customer acumen
Positive can-do hands-on entrepreneurial attitude that builds support for RD&E needs
Strong communication skills and interpersonal presence that extends confidence and humility
Ability to effectively manage and deliver to multiple Key Performance Indices (KPIs)
Critical thinking and ability to influence and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, finance, marketing, strategy, management)
Excellent personal time management and project management skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
Recent News
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2026-01-06
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