Product Manager jobs at Applied Materials in India

Functional Knowledge

• Very proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and advanced search functions
• Very proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient in Tableau
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Business Expertise

• 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in a process improvement role
• Prior experience working in global logistics or supply chain for a large organization
• Responsible for managing process efficiency improvement projects within the Reverse Value Chain (RVC)
• Exceptional prioritization and organization skills

Leadership

• Proven ability to lead without authority, influence outcomes, and drive accountability
• Experience operating within matrix-managed organizations with cross-functional team members
• No direct supervisory responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Very proficient in data analysis using Microsoft Excel and Tableau
• Able to execute data analytics on Cycle Time (CT) performance, process variances, and process efficiency metrics
• Self-motivated in working towards outcomes using a proactive “get things done” approach
• Proficient in root cause analysis and techniques
• Able to effectively review, manage, and deliver to multiple Key Performance Indices (KPIs)
• Evaluates issues within the Reverse Value Chain (RVC) process to determine root causes and manage continuous improvement projects to address

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Impacts cross-functional groups through projects and processes development

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with senior leadership
• Interaction required with global teams across multiple disciplines within the company
• Confident with public speaking and virtual interactions
• Positive, can-do attitude; solution-driven focus

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Prefer Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) certification at minimum

Experience - 4 to 7 Years

Responsible for managing efficiency improvement projects within the Reverse Value Chain (RVC). Interaction required with global teams across multiple disciplines within the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical engineering skills

• Good analytical skills

• Good understanding operating environment and stakeholders for various tasks

Role Responsibilities:

• Identify and troubleshoot a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision

• Define, coordinate, perform and document engineering test reports

• Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, ordrawings/specificationsof difficult scope

• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision

• Technically lead or execute projects; develop key suppliers and generate mechanical product specifications

• Design, develop and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes; enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies; establish standards across all operational processes

• Specify and review engineering documentation

• Implement concepts for a variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions

• Clearly communicate complex or sensitive information; build consensus

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5-10 years of experience

• Demonstrated experience with CAD software, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis and/or • Design for Excellence principle

Key Responsibilities

• Through in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps, lead product roadmap in his area of expertise for future solutions.

• Technically leads difficult, complex activities with the ability to also lead dedicative team.

• Interfaces with the customer regarding technical requirements and analysis.

• Create & Lead new methodologies in order to optimized system performance.

• Analysis & Develop new application capabilities in the system envelope.

• Technically support customer review meetings.

• Performs tasks of a high Impact in division level, such as scoring (base on WW data analyzing and deep understanding of feature impact) high impact RM features.

• Identifies opportunities to solve HVPs for customers.

• Identifies new business opportunities (synergy of silicon process knowledge and our tool capabilities).

Functional Knowledge

• Tool Application suit. Customer's production process and customer’s HVPs. Tool system. Tool Algo flow.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products.

Leadership

• May lead Multidisciplinary teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

What We Offer

What We Offer

We develop systems for advanced chip manufacturing using cutting-edgetechnology and innovativemultidisciplinary solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify customers high-value problems and lead multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions.
• Interface with internal and external customers on product roadmap matters.
• Develop long-term plans and product strategies.
• Evaluate and validate technical strategies.
• Promote communication and alignment across departments.
• Build a product community and standardize PM practices.
• Define metrics and report on PM function progress.

• Provide mentorship and oversight to Product Managers.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of Semiconductor Metrology & Inspection systems
• Utilizes tools, templates, and checklists for lifecycle stages.

Leadership

• Seen as the voice of the market.
• Leads through subordinate Product Managers; executes business plans at the segment or functional level and contributes to broader strategy development.

Problem Solving

• Directs the resolution of complex or atypical issues, applying advanced analytical skills and judgment.

• Implements automated KPI tracking, and supports continuous process improvement.

Education:Master's Degree

15+ years

Key Responsibilities

1.With management supervision, develops, implements, and releases new product BOMs for moderately complex assemblies and product structure. Works with senior NPME to implement new product manufacturing, test, and sourcing strategies.

2.Develops and validates Operation Method Sheets (OMS) for moderately complex assemblies.

3.Partners with Sr NPMEs in 3D solid model virtual analysis process, including Master Layout (MLO) and Digital Mock Up (DMU). Participates in design reviews, providing DFA, DFAe, DFTp, ITO, and operational efficiency improvement feedback to new product development team to drive cost, quality, and cycle time goals.

4.Partners with Sr NPME to log change requests and executes change control processes including Non Standard Requests (NSRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Change Control Board (CCB), Supplier Problem Sheets (SPSs), Engineering Specification Waivers (ESWs).

5.Documents product-related issues/enhancement opportunities. Assists in determining root cause analysis..

6.Leads the Managed Build process for assemblies/modules.

7.Provides technical support and training to Applied and contract manufacturing resources, including piece part suppliers related to assemblies/modules.

8.May perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

• Define product requirements documents (PRD) and MVP (MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product)
• Customer requests: process customer requests and design them to best fit our tool architecture
• Concept and Feasibility: Our product managers aspire for data driven decisions. As such, we collect the relevant data, analyze it using advanced methodologies, and conclude decisions which drive our roadmap to the best possible Return on Investment
• Act as central resource between field and internal RnD to drive feature development life cycle
• Application value: Value verification upon dev completion
• Field expert support: Act as a 3rd level support in their expertise domain, keeping us close to the customer and maintaining in-depth understanding of customer problems and needs
• Field beta: plan the content of the beta at first customers

• Strong technical background
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across disciplines and geographies in matrix environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• More than 6 years of experience in hands-on semiconductor process, inspection and/or metrology domain is a must.
• Solid Data analysis skillset: statistical tests, distributions and data interpretation techniques, Python programing and data visualization tools like Tableau JMP or PowerBI