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Materials Project Manager

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Applied Materials

Applied Materials

10,001+ employees

Materials engineering for chips and displays

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$108k - $148.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock Award Program

Senior, Expert

Essex County, MA, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10 - 15 Years
Responsibilities
  • Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.  Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
  • Leads Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control.  Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
  • With limited/ no supervision, creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy.
  • Sourcing:  Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary.  Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.  Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.  Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
  • Materials: Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members.
  • Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan).
  • Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.  Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators . Tracks total landed costs targets.
  • Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.  Assists and/ or leads in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.  Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
  • Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.  Escalate issues to Supplier Account Managers when necessary.

Applied Materials, a leader in materials engineering solutions, creates technologies that handle the complex process of production for new chips and advanced displays on an industrial scale. By expertly modifying materials at atomic levels, they provide a distinct competitive edge. This setting fosters a culture of innovation and precision, making it an ideal workplace for those keen on impacting future technologies and contributing to technological advancements that shape industries.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$111.2M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1967

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships, such as with TXOne Networks for OT cybersecurity, enhance Applied Materials' capabilities and market reach.
  • Innovations in chip wiring and full-color MicroLED displays highlight the company's commitment to advancing technology and maintaining industry leadership.
  • The planned $600 million plant in Singapore and the potential $1 billion EV battery factory in Virginia indicate significant growth and job creation opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The potential abandonment of the $4 billion Silicon Valley R&D facility due to funding shortfalls could impact long-term innovation and growth.
  • The highly competitive semiconductor industry requires constant innovation, posing a risk if Applied Materials fails to keep pace with technological advancements.

What makes Applied Materials unique

  • Applied Materials is a leader in materials engineering solutions, particularly for semiconductor chips and advanced displays, setting it apart from competitors focused on broader tech markets.
  • Their innovations in chip wiring for energy-efficient computing and two-nanometer node manufacturing demonstrate a cutting-edge approach to semiconductor technology.
  • The company's strong focus on sustainability, as evidenced by their Net Zero 2040 Playbook, positions them as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.