Product Line Management

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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. 

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Work Location: This position is based in Bangalore, India

About Applied

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Product Line Manager to drive the strategic and operational management of a portfolio of semiconductor equipment products. This role is responsible for post-release product ownership, product change management, configuration governance, roadmap execution, cost optimization, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, service, quality, and product marketing teams.

The Product Line Manager serves as the execution arm of Product Marketing, translating market requirements, technology roadmaps, and business objectives into released, configurable, manufacturable, serviceable, and supportable products that maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Product Line Management

• Own the overall performance, governance, and lifecycle of assigned semiconductor equipment product lines.
• Drive execution of product line strategies, product roadmaps, and market proliferation initiatives.
• Align business objectives, customer requirements, technology roadmaps, and operational capabilities.
• Serve as the primary cross-functional lead for post-release product activities.

Change & Configuration Management

• Own Product Change Management (PCM) processes and governance.
• Manage unreleased product approvals and release readiness activities.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Drive implementation of Part Change Notifications (PCNs) in partnership with Global Product Support teams.
• Evaluate and implement engineering, quality, supply chain, safety, and customer-driven product changes.
• Ensure accuracy of customer-shipped configurations and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Lead Configuration Accuracy Review Meetings (CaRM).
• Review and approve Non-Standard Requests (NSRs).

Product Sustainment & Roadmaps

• Own common module roadmap execution following Phase 5 of the ePLC process.
• Drive implementation of component and subsystem roadmaps.
• Manage component obsolescence, alternate part qualifications, supplier transitions, and lifecycle risks.
• Lead initiatives to improve product reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and supportability.
• Ensure successful implementation of product sustainment strategies across installed product platforms.

Customer & Business Operations

• Review and approve field service-related activities impacting customers.
• Assess and prioritize system feedback, corrective actions, and enhancement requests.
• Drive implementation of product improvements based on customer, service, and market requirements.
• Support pricing guidance, spare parts strategies, and restricted component management.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and service organizations to resolve critical product issues.

Cost Optimization & Leadership

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and product profitability improvements.
• Manage strategic supplier and vendor-related issues affecting product quality, availability, and cost.
• Facilitate collaboration across Product Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Global Product Support teams.
• Lead product alignment reviews and decision-making forums related to roadmap execution and business priorities.
• Support strategic planning and long-term product competitiveness.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Line Management, Product Management, Program Management, Sustaining Engineering, or semiconductor capital equipment industries.
• Strong experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Product Change Management (PCM), BOM management, and configuration control.
• Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, and product configuration management systems.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment products and industry practices.
• Experience in product cost reduction, supplier management, and obsolescence planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global cross-functional initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Expertise in product governance, change management, and configuration control.
• Business acumen with the ability to balance customer needs, operational requirements, and profitability objectives.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

What's in it for You?

• Ownership of industry-leading semiconductor equipment product lines.
• Opportunity to influence product strategy, roadmap execution, and business performance.
• Exposure to global customers, technologies, and cross-functional leadership teams.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

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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.