Technical Project/Program Manager- Automation (E4)

Applied Materials
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 96,000 - 132,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Skills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Organizational skills","Problem solving","Analytical thinking"]

Lead end-to-end automation projects for manufacturing sites, from requirements and vendor coordination through implementation, testing, and production handoff. Define scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across engineering, operations, IT, and automation partners. Coordinate FAT/SAT testing and commissioning, maintain project documentation, and drive continuous improvement using lean, Six Sigma, or Agile principles.

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Applied Materials
Applied Materials
3 months ago

Technical Project/Program Manager- Automation (E4)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end automation projects for manufacturing sites, from requirements and vendor coordination through implementation, testing, and production handoff. Define scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across engineering, operations, IT, and automation partners. Coordinate FAT/SAT testing and commissioning, maintain project documentation, and drive continuous improvement using lean, Six Sigma, or Agile principles.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead planning, execution, and delivery of automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • •Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with engineering, operations, IT, and other stakeholders.
  • •Coordinate cross-functional teams (controls engineers, mechanical engineers, software developers, and operations) and track timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies.
  • •Coordinate with automation vendors and system integrators; facilitate FAT/SAT testing and commissioning of automation equipment and systems.
  • •Develop and maintain project documentation and apply continuous improvement methods (lean, Six Sigma, or Agile), including support for validation and change management.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 96,000 - 132,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Strong technical acumen with knowledge of manufacturing automation systems (robotics, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and/or IoT).
  • •Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple complex automation projects simultaneously.
  • •Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PMP, Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
  • •Ability to analyze business processes to identify automation and control opportunities.
  • •Understanding of regulations and compliance requirements relevant to automation and manufacturing operations.
Experience:ManufacturingSemiconductorsAutomationIndustrial automation
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementOrganizational skillsProblem solvingAnalytical thinking
Tech Stack:Automation systemsRoboticsPLCsSCADAMESIoTControlsAgileScrumWaterfallPMP

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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