Service Product Manager/Product Line Management New College Grad- Master's
Applied Materials· Semiconductor Equipment· Oct 19, 2026 · 9d ago
Santa Clara,CA · Austin,TX
In office
Full-time
Mid
$99K–$140K est.
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:
$86,500.00 - $119,000.00
Location:
Austin,TX, 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 .
TEAM OVERVIEW:
Build your product management career with Applied Materials’ Spares Product Line Management team. As a Spares PLM, you will work across engineering, supply chain, operations, field service, and business teams to manage spare parts throughout their lifecycle, drive commercialization and service readiness, and support long-term customer needs. The role provides broad exposure to technology, business strategy, and cross-functional execution while developing future product management leaders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support spare parts through the product lifecycle, including product changes, upgrades, obsolescence, replacements, alternate sourcing, and cost reduction.
• Develop semiconductor process and equipment knowledge, building technical domain expertise across different process areas and spare part applications.
• Support Product Change Management (PCM) activities, including ECOs, PCNs, and product configuration changes.
• Help maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product configurations.
• Support component roadmaps and strategies for obsolescence, replacements, alternate suppliers, and cost reduction.
• Analyze product, cost, supply, and service data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Field Service, and Product teams to support lifecycle and customer needs.
• Support resolution of supplier, supply continuity, quality, and product lifecycle issues.
• Use data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to generate insights and improve decision-making and business processes.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and project updates for cross-functional and leadership reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry
• GPA 3.0 or above preferred
• 0-2 years of experience (internship, co-op, or project management experience encouraged).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in semiconductor technology, product management, and a general curiosity to learn.
PREFERRED: Internship experience in manufacturing, engineering, product management or semiconductor technology, and experience with data analytics and AI tools.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
• Experience supporting top semiconductor customers and knowledge of advanced semiconductor platforms.
• Experience leveraging data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to support product decisions, identify opportunities, and improve business processes
• Exposure to product development, service operations, and lifecycle management.
• Opportunities to work directly with global engineering and customer-facing teams.
• A development path toward Leadership roles
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by December 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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