NPI Project Manager - Semiconductor industry

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What We Offer

Salary:

€70.400,00 - €96.800,00


Location:

Heimstetten,DEU

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The NPI - Project Manager (m/f/d) within our product management team is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new e-beam (electron beam) technology projects. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, ensuring technical requirements are met, and driving innovation in e-beam applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management experience and would be responsible for the transfer of new electron-optical developments from an R&D prototype/pilot into a product ready for serial production.

Please note that this role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months

Key responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Create project schedules/plans for New Production Introduction (NPI) phase (transfer from R&D to Production) by adhering to the timelines, key milestones for prototype readiness, as well as ramp to pilot and volume.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to stay on track with project timelines and objectives.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on e-beam technology and applications.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of e-beam components and systems.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to drive innovation and improvements.
• Ensure that all technical requirements and specifications are met or exceeded

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and ensure clear communication of project goals, progress, and challenges.

Risk Management:

•  Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that risk management plans are implemented and followed.

Documentation and Compliance:

•  Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory and company standards.
•  Maintain thorough records of project development processes, decisions, and changes.

Qualifications & Skills:
- A degree in engineering or in any scientific field
- 3-5 years of project management experience
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is an added advantage, not a must
- Experience working in a cross-functional, global team environment

Your benefits:

• An exciting, international, and dynamic environment, working in a high technology company with human touch
• Extensive further education offers, individual training, learning & development opportunities, and cooperation with experienced employees
• Company pension scheme with the possibility of top-up via salary conversion and disability insurance
• Travel insurance, can also be used privately
• Capital-forming benefits
• 30 days of vacation
• Bonus program
• Membership in selected fitness studios
• Free beverages, fresh seasonal fruits & vegetables
• Employees can enjoy meals at a reduced cost through our cafeteria's subsidized pricing
• Possibility to work remotely

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.