Hardware Configuration Group Manager

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Location:

Rehovot,ISR

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Job Description: Hardware Configuration Group Manager

We are looking for an experienced Hardware Configuration Group Manager to lead an organization accountable for the Hardware Configuration Management of our complex products throughout their entire lifecycle, from concept through end of life.

What’s in it for you?

• A dynamic, engaging, and rewarding work environment.
• A professional and challenging leadership position.
• A key role within a leading company in the semiconductor industry.
• The opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across engineering, IT, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other functions.

Our Group:

Our group is responsible for Hardware Configuration Management across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring accurate and controlled product configurations while working closely with multiple functions across the organization.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the group: Set direction, provide technical leadership, and manage people, performance, and professional development.
• Set configuration standards: Define and enforce policies, procedures, roles, and controls to ensure product Bills of Materials (BOMs) are accurate, correctly structured, and tightly controlled throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Own PLM systems and processes: Partner with IT and engineering systems teams on workflow automation, integrations, master data rules, reporting, access controls, and system reliability.
• Drive audit and compliance: Lead functional and physical configuration audits and maintain objective evidence for internal, customer, quality, and regulatory reviews.

What you should have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware configuration management, configuration control, product data management, engineering operations, or PLM, including substantial experience in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical, cabling, packaging, and embedded hardware development and release practices.
• Strong understanding of NPI, sourcing, procurement, planning, factory introduction, deviation control, nonconformance, rework, retrofit, supplier changes, and obsolescence.
• Advanced experience with enterprise PLM and ERP platforms such as Teamcenter, Core+, SAP, or equivalent, including CAD integrations, document management, workflows, master data, and interfaces.
• Proven experience leading a large organization of configuration engineers and contractors across multiple sites, with demonstrated success in building organizational capabilities and delivering results through others.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, develop, and retain employees while building an inclusive and accountable team culture.
• Ability to successfully lead teams through organizational, process, and priority changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and transparent updates.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into actionable plans, manage competing demands, and deliver results.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make timely, fact-based decisions and take ownership of outcomes.

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

PDC products configuration control management

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.