Product Manager II, New College Grad- Master's
Amat· Semiconductor equipment· Oct 7, 2026 · 21d ago
Santa Clara,CA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$100K–$137K
2+ years exp
Job description
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
Salary:
$100,000.00 - $136,500.00
Location:
Santa Clara,CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
The Opportunity The Product Manager supports the development, commercialization, and growth of service products within the Etch Service Business Unit. This role partners with product management, engineering, sales, field service, operations, and finance teams to identify customer needs, analyze market opportunities, support business planning, and execute product growth initiatives.
The successful candidate will contribute to product strategy execution, market analysis, customer engagement, and portfolio management activities while developing expertise in semiconductor equipment services, product management, and service commercialization.
Key Responsibilities Support the development and execution of product and business strategies for assigned service offerings.
Analyze customer requirements, market trends, competitive activity, and installed-base opportunities to identify growth opportunities and business insights.
Assist in developing product requirements, value propositions, pricing recommendations, and go-to-market plans.
Support commercialization activities, including product launches, sales enablement, customer communications, and marketing collateral development.
Track and analyze business performance metrics, including revenue, adoption, market penetration, profitability, and customer feedback.
Develop forecasts, business analyses, market assessments, and management presentations.
Collaborate with engineering, service operations, sales, marketing, and finance teams to support product lifecycle activities.
Participate in customer meetings and voice-of-customer initiatives to better understand customer challenges and business requirements.
Support annual operating plans, portfolio reviews, and strategic planning processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer value and business performance.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
2 years of experience in product management, product marketing, business development, engineering, operations, semiconductor manufacturing, consulting, or related fields.
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Experience with data analysis, business reporting, and financial modeling.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial technology, or related industries.
Understanding of product management, commercialization, service marketing, or business planning principles.
Experience supporting customer-facing projects or business initiatives.
Familiarity with forecasting, profitability analysis, market research, and business analytics.
MBA or Master s Degree preferred.
Key Competencies Functional Knowledge Develops knowledge of product management principles, product lifecycle management, and commercialization processes.
Builds understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
Applies analytical skills to support product and business decisions.
Business Expertise Understands key business drivers and customer requirements affecting product performance.
Uses data and market insights to support recommendations and business initiatives.
Develops knowledge of pricing, profitability, and portfolio management fundamentals.
Leadership Participates in cross-functional projects and product initiatives.
Coordinates activities across stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Demonstrates initiative and accountability in assigned responsibilities.
Problem Solving Solves routine to moderately complex business problems using established processes and analytical methods.
Evaluates data and identifies practical solutions to support business objectives.
Recommends process improvements that increase operational efficiency.
Interpersonal Skills Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and customers.
Builds productive working relationships across organizations.
Presents information clearly through reports, presentations, and business reviews.
Success Measures: Successful execution of assigned product and business initiatives
Quality and accuracy of business analysis, forecasting, and recommendations
Contribution to product adoption and revenue growth objectives
Effective cross-functional collaboration and project delivery
Customer responsiveness and stakeholder satisfaction
Achievement of individual development and performance objectives
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
New College Grad
Travel:
Yes, 10% 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.
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.
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