Materials Project Manager (multiple openings)
Applied MaterialsAustin, Texas, United States
Posted February 28, 2026
88000 - 121000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Applied Materials designs and manufactures advanced materials engineering solutions that form the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and flat-panel display. The company supplies cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment, materials engineering services, and display production tools to a global customer base across the electronics industry. Its technology is critical to the development of AI accelerators and next-generation chips, enabling faster performance and lower power consumption. As an industry leader, Applied Materials continuously pushes the boundaries of science and engineering, delivering innovations that drive global technological progress.
Job Description
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions. The company has multiple openings for Materials Project Manager in Austin, TX. The role involves forecasting and communicating engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers, coordinating demand signals, and managing materials change control process.
Requirements
- 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
- Forms Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables
- Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations
- Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost)
- Manages materials change control process
- 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 in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering
- Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Bonus and stock award program (applicable)