Product Management II New College Grad- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

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 .

TEAM OVERVIEW:

• Owns product features from requirements through field implementation, combining technical product management, customer value modeling, and cross-functional execution to drive product roadmap, commercialization, and measurable customer outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End-to-end feature ownership from requirements definition to field implementation (value assessment, qualification, deployment).
• Lead product roadmap in area of expertise for future solutions.
• First-level escalation owner for new feature field issues; define service requirements as needed.
• Second-level escalation owner for mature feature field issues; define service requirements as needed.
• Continuously optimize system/process performance within domain.
• Collaborate with technology and engineering stakeholders.
• Quantify customer value and build economic value models to support pricing and business cases.
• Size market opportunity and translate findings into roadmap priorities.
• Lead cross-functional requirements submissions to drive new feature development.
• Track program milestones, budget, and ROI through governance reviews.
• Build executive-level value narratives that translate technical capability into business value (cost, output, uptime).
• Validate pricing assumptions against actual field cost and margin data.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Product requirements & roadmap development | Application qualification | Technical problem solving | Economic value & ROI modeling | Market sizing | Pricing & margin analysis | Program governance | Executive value communication

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred

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, 20% 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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