Semiconductor Tools Installations & Bay Fit-up Upgrades Project Manager

Applied Materials

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA Posted 21 days ago $133,500$183,500 / year

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TL;DR

The Project Manager for Tools Installations & Upgrades at Applied Materials in Santa Clara leads a team responsible for designing and executing advanced semiconductor R&D lab facility upgrades and tool installations. This role involves managing project plans, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes. Key responsibilities include overseeing long lead equipment orders, collaborating with internal stakeholders to secure capital approvals, and developing global best practices for R&D tool hook-up teams. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, a background in engineering, and strong project management skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. The position requires managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and improving existing business processes to enhance performance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Project Management Semiconductor Industry Experience Facility Planning Design and Build Construction Management Contracting Methodologies Data Analysis Financial Accounting Safety Practices Building Codes Inspection Approvals RFI Management Bid Comparisons Work Plan Generation Conditional Use Approvals Global Platform Development Process Improvement Technical Leadership Stakeholder Communication Advanced Excel Advanced PowerPoint

What you'll do

  • Execute tool installations to achieve business objectives through reduced project cycle times.
  • Design and manage construction for advanced semiconductor R&D lab facilities upgrades.
  • Oversee project plans, scope, schedule, and budget for all phases of design and construction.
  • Order long lead equipment & materials and review engineering submittals with stakeholders.
  • Develop and secure support for project Capital approvals and track key performance metrics.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years’ experience in semiconductor or Thin Films industry.
  • Proven success managing installations of semiconductor tools into R&D facilities.
  • Prior management experience and strong leadership presence.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.
  • Experience leading project management teams and developing service providers.
  • Strong computer skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities.
  • Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders effectively.

Market check

Salary context

This $133,500–$183,500 range sits above 33% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,150$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$149,850$237,600

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,000–$193,500 across 65 roles with salary data.

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