Non Technical Project/ Program Management jobs at Applied Materials in Singapore, Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical support related aspects at a specific customer: escalations, fleet performance, system installations, improvement programs and upgrades.

• Acts as intermediary and field escalation focal point between customer and Division by providing technical support and documentation to field engineers, technicians and product support personnel who are diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and debugging equipment.

• Provides Alpha Site support to Engineering specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and /or testing of a new hardware, process or software design in house or on an engineering tool

• Provides Beta Site Support; specifically related to installation, operation, calibration, service and/or testing of a new hardware, software or processes on a customer tool.

• Initiates and provides review of ECO's to ensure data supports fix and follow up with communication to the field.

• Generates and presents system performance data as required. This includes performance metrics such as MTBF, MTBI and Availability. Reporting will also include process data and I/W spending analysis.

• Supports GPS in the generation of documentation such as CENs and BKMs. Creates and reviews documentation covering technical improvements, system upgrades, and support plans. Presents at customer level. Ensures field implementation.

Requirements

• Prior hands-on experiences in Wafer Fabrication Semiconductor tools (CVD, PVD, Etch)

• Relevant education qualification in Engineering

• Ability to work with deadlines and with all levels of internal and external stakeholders including customers

• Ability to work in cleanroom work environment

Work Location

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that specific project and program objectives are defined for areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed to allow for effectiveness and focus during later stages of completion.

• Ensures that all projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.

• Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.

• Ensures that the utilization of all material and financial resources is carried out in an effective manner.

• Effectively work with other staff to maximize productivity for the project / program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management

• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, or equivalent)

Work Location

• Applied Materials @Tampines Industrial Crescent

What We Offer

, you will lead operational activities that enable the successful execution of research and development programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient resource utilization, compliance, and timely delivery of R&D milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, planner, and technicians to ensure day-to-day smooth operations of a semiconductor lab environment.

• Responsible for new facility cleanroom setup and equipment layout, material flow, manning planning and implementation to ensure efficient and productive use of resources in production.

• Manage lab tools startup, retrofit, PM, CIP, lab safety, lab security, customer demo, lab facility, logistic, vendors, purchasing and finance activities.

• Provide direction and leadership to ensure lab operation KPI and schedule are met, enhancing delivery responsiveness.

• Develop and execute KPU strategy project and manage AOP spending, budget, and support finance on government grant submission.

• Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity

• Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results. Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines.

• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes. Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.

• Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

• Identifies and pursues new and complex technologies to improve production and cycle time, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.

• Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.

• Provides senior leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization. And ensures that all direct reports are sufficiently skilled and trained to perform their functions in a high-quality and efficient manner.

• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong background in R&D or advanced technology environments.

• Expertise in operations planning, resource management, and process optimization.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools.

Work Location:

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare wafers for experimentation to include cleaning and preparation of reactors

• Prepare cross-section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis

• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes, under supervision.

• Operate scanning electron microscope for cross-section and top-view, critical dimension (CD), or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and imaging

• Identify some patterns of interest in imaging

• Record process conditions and experimental observations

• Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles

• Responsible for single technology products

• Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions

• Evaluate wafers and thin films

• Perform routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean

• Effectively operate laboratory process equipment and instrumentation

Requirements:

• ITE/ Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials Science) or related field.

• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and semiconductor processing equipment is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.

• Basic understanding of process control and data analysis.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Work Location:

• Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the tool product transition into Singapore including project management and demand management.

• Own the end-to-end management of projects, ensuring compliance with Applied Materials' standards and requirements.

• Prepares project plan and coordinates project activities from planning to implementation. Maintain matrix for process improvements.

• Coordinates project schedule and task details and helps to prepare reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling across cross-functional teams and geographies, ensuring continuity of operations during and after the transition.

• Analyze demand trends and provide actionable insights to optimize resource allocation and inventory planning.

• Aligns the progress of resources internal to the business unit to meet project on-time and budget performance objectives.

• On occasion will interface with external suppliers and monitor and report on the projects progress against quality and cost metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in technical project/program management, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing

• Strong understanding of demand planning processes and tools

• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, or equivalent)

Work Location

• Upper Changi

What We Offer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.

• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.

• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.

• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.

• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.

• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.

• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.

• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.

• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

Functional Knowledge & Expertise

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.

• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

Leadership & Influence

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.

• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.

• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

• Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Skills: Expert level knowledge of supply chain and business operations; ability to analyze and communicate program impact to quality, manufacturing, planning and logistics; experience with supplier management and materials planning.

Work Location

• Upper Changi

What We Offer

The primary role for this Technical Project Manager is supporting ALD New Product Transitions but responsibilities can flex into supporting New Product Transitions, CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects) and Refurbished Systems for ALD, FEP, and EPI.

Key Responsibilities

• Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products. Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and Operations with new and existing products.

• Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Uses DFx principles to reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and improve delivered product quality.

Test Procedures, Test Fixtures, and Syscons

• Develops test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering. Develops and refines Mayan scripts for chamber testing.

• Works with Central Test Engineering, Test Techs, and other Test Engineers on the design and development of test fixtures. May assist in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities.

• Works with Total Product Support, Test Techs, Contract Manufacturers, and other workcenters in order to develop and maintain the merged syscons for systems.

Statistical Process Control

• Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; may takescorrective/continuousimprovement actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluates work methods, test procedures, and workcenter policies. Participates in the development and maintenance of new and existing business processes and test strategies in order to continuously improve performance and reduce manufacturing cycle time.

Failure Analysis and Non-Conformance Corrective Action

• Works with Customer Experience team to determine root cause of internal and externalnon-conformances.Drives corrective action back into test strategy based on corrective actions. Works with Customer Experience, and Design Engineers of failure analysis and drive corrective actions into test process.

New Product Transitions

• Supports new product transitions as key manufacturing engineering team member. Works with Design Engineers to convert their test specifications into tests. Develops test strategies to efficiently test chambers to required quality and cycle time goals. Determines tooling and test fixtures required for testing new chambers as they transition into volume manufacturing environment.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in Project Management and basic knowledge of Capital Equipment for Semiconductor Industry. Deeper knowledge of FEP, ALD, and EPI tools is a plus

Engineering Skill Requirements

• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

• Requires ability to learn new skills and transpose them to solving manufacturing problems.