Technical R&D Project 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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As a Technical R&D Project Manager, you will own the full project scope for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and for Sustaining Product Improvement (SPI) programs. You will own these from PRD (Product Requirements Document) requirements through customer deployment and support. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment and connect the Product Line with the development groups, so products meet their content, quality, schedule and budget targets.

What’s in it for you?

You will join a leading global company that develops high-end equipment for the semiconductor market. In this role you will:

• Have a real impact on product development across the full product life cycle, from requirements to customer deployment.
• Gain broad exposure to all functions and levels of the organization, including R&D, Operations, Product Lines, Support, and management.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic business environment, solving complex technical and business challenges.
  
  

Our group

We are a team of technical experts with strong operational skills and deep product knowledge. We work across the organization with R&D, Operations, and the Product Lines to define and develop winning solutions for our customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Create and execute project plans that meet content, quality, schedule and budget targets.
• Consolidate product requirements from the different discipline owners into prioritized content for the development teams.
• Lead the project team across the matrix organization, including Product Management, System, Algorithms, Testing, Operations and Support.
• Track and present project status, progress, issues and risks to management.
• Lead, facilitate and improve project processes and methodologies.
• Drive data-driven decisions, remove roadblocks, and improve team effectiveness.
  
  

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in HW R&D and/or HW project management.
• Proven people management experience in a complex, dynamic, multinational matrix environment.
• Strong product and system understanding.
• Good understanding of HW development processes.
• Knowledge of operational aspects, including engineering, yield and top-issue resolution, quality, and manufacturing cycle time.
• Experience with business aspects and with customer environments and challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, independent and flexible, with the ability to overcome obstacles and learn quickly.
  
  

Advantages

• Multi-disciplinary experience.
  
  

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.

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.