Applied Materials, Inc

AIx Product Manager

Applied Materials, Inc • $138K — $190K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, or related field.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in engineering or technology relevant to Applied Materials.
  • Ability to transform technical concepts into product requirements and execution plans.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated interest in developing product management and business skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to product strategy and roadmap development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical opportunities into product solutions.
  • Assess technical feasibility and customer value to inform product decisions.
  • Translate customer and engineering inputs into actionable product requirements and recommendations.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather insights and identify their needs.
  • Support product launches by coordinating across various teams for smooth execution.
  • Document product decisions, assumptions, and progress metrics.

Benefits

  • Structured mentorship from a senior Product Manager.
  • Defined transition plan to support skill development in product management.
  • Involvement in customer and business reviews for growth opportunities.
  • Opportunities to develop executive communication and storytelling skills.
  • Career progression towards increased ownership of product strategy.
Full Job Description
Product Manager, Level 4 - Product Manage engineer.

Job Summary

The Product Manager, Level 4 is an emerging product leader role designed for a technically deep engineer with a PhD who is transitioning into Product Management within Applied Materials. This role leverages advanced engineering expertise to translate customer high-value problems, technology capabilities, field feedback, and business priorities into clear product requirements, roadmap inputs, and execution plans. The role is expected to operate with structured transition support while building product judgment, commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and customer-facing communication skills.

Role Scope
  • Contribute to product strategy, roadmap definition, and requirements development for a defined product, platform, service offering, or technology area.
  • Partner with Engineering, BU, Field, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Service teams to convert technical opportunities into scalable product outcomes.
  • Apply deep domain expertise to evaluate technical feasibility, customer value, differentiation, and execution trade-offs.
  • Operate as an individual contributor or matrixed product lead with guidance from senior Product Management and business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap Support
  • Translate customer, field, and engineering inputs into product requirements, use cases, value propositions, and roadmap recommendations.
  • Support market and customer segmentation analysis to identify where Applied should invest, compete, or differentiate.
  • Contribute to product lifecycle decisions, including feature prioritization, release readiness, adoption barriers, and retirement considerations.
  • Build fact-based business cases that connect technical capability to customer outcomes, revenue opportunity, margin impact, and strategic fit.

Customer, Field & Competitive Insight
  • Engage with field teams, customer-facing stakeholders, and technical experts to understand customer high-value problems and operational pain points.
  • Capture and synthesize Voice of Customer, escalation learnings, installed-base insights, and competitive intelligence into actionable product recommendations.
  • Support customer technical review preparation by providing product positioning, technical rationale, and evidence-based messaging.
  • Identify gaps between current product capabilities and customer needs, then recommend corrective actions or roadmap adjustments.

Cross-Functional Execution
  • Partner with Engineering and Program Management to ensure requirements are understood, feasible, prioritized, and traceable through execution.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Field, Service, and Operations to support launch planning, enablement, adoption tracking, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain clear documentation of product decisions, assumptions, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.
  • Use structured operating rhythms, dashboards, and reviews to communicate progress and escalate issues appropriately.

Transition Support & Development Expectations
  • Receive structured mentorship from a senior Product Manager or business leader for roadmap ownership, product strategy, customer engagement, and commercial decision-making.
  • Complete a defined transition plan covering product management fundamentals, market requirements, pricing and business case development, launch readiness, and stakeholder influence.
  • Participate in customer, field, and BU reviews initially as a technical product contributor, progressing toward ownership of selected product decisions and roadmap workstreams.
  • Build capability in executive communication, concise storytelling, trade-off framing, and business outcome orientation.
  • Demonstrate increasing independence over 6-12 months in converting technical depth into product strategy, requirements, and measurable business impact.


Qualifications

Required
  • PhD in Engineering, Science, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Strong technical foundation with demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering or technology problems relevant to Applied Materials products, services, or customer environments.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into customer value, product requirements, and cross-functional execution plans.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage engineering, field, business, and customer-facing stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to developing product management, business, and commercial skills.

Preferred
  • Experience working with semiconductor equipment, process technology, services, diagnostics, data platforms, automation, reliability, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to customer escalations, field support, roadmap discussions, technology transfer, or cross-functional product development.
  • Experience preparing technical presentations, competitive assessments, business cases, or requirements documents.
  • Familiarity with market requirements specifications, product lifecycle management, launch readiness, pricing inputs, or service product strategy.

Success Metrics
  • Quality and clarity of product requirements, roadmap inputs, and business case recommendations.
  • Ability to synthesize technical, customer, field, and market inputs into prioritized product decisions.
  • Stakeholder feedback on collaboration, communication, ownership, and cross-functional follow-through.
  • Progress against transition plan milestones, including product management skill development and increasing independence.
  • Contribution to measurable product outcomes such as adoption, issue closure, customer value, revenue enablement, margin improvement, or execution readiness.


Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

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.

About Applied Materials, Inc

Applied Materials specialize in materials engineering solutions. They optimize equipment and fab operations through consulting, spare parts, services, and automation software. They also provide supply chain services from transactional spares through programs, rebuilds, and forecasted parts management. Their products and technologies include semiconductors, displays, roll web coating, solar, and automation software.

**Applied Materials, Inc. Careers**

Join the innovative world of Applied Materials, Inc., a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our global team is driving innovation and growth in the industries we serve. This is where your expertise can make a true impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Applied Materials, Inc., you will be part of a company that prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and professional growth. As a member of our team, you will lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of technology, leadership, and engineering excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to explore your potential and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry, utilizing your skills to contribute to projects that are not only exciting but also crucial for technological advancements. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the guidance and support needed to achieve your career goals.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Applied Materials, Inc. provides an array of career paths to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our commitment to career growth is evident through extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied Materials, Inc., we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the global communities we serve. Our diversity training programs are designed to enhance collaboration and foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that support both their professional and personal lives. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we ensure that our team is taken care of. The culture at Applied Materials, Inc. is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Join Our Team

Explore the job opportunities at Applied Materials, Inc. and find the position that matches your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and ready to drive innovation in a dynamic industry.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume, prepare for your interview, and join a team that’s dedicated to materializing the technologies of tomorrow. Discover the impact you can make at Applied Materials, Inc. and help us shape the future.

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Learn more about Applied Materials, Inc
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$80.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$3.8 billion
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
AMAT
* Ladders Estimates

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