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
Location:
Bangalore,INDYou’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.
Key Responsibilities
Helps to prepare project plan and coordinates project activities from planning to implementation. Maintain matrix for process improvements.
Coordinates project schedule and task details and helps to prepare reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling.
Helps to align the progress of resources internal to the business unit to meet project on-time and budget performance objectives.
Tracks projects cost schedule for internal and external customers.
On occasion will interface with external suppliers and monitor and report on the projects progress against quality and cost metrics.
Interfaces with internal customers and reports on progress against project objectives.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
- No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
Problem Solving
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
- Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to convert insights into actionable plans; hands-on experience analyzing supply chain metrics (lead time, cost, capacity, supplier performance)
- Structured problem-solving skills with ability to manage ambiguity and complex operational scenarios; applies root cause analysis and data-driven approaches to resolve real-time supply chain issues
- Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers; ability to influence without authority
- Experience in risk identification, dependency management, and mitigation planning across multi-project or supplier-driven environments
- Hands-on experience driving process improvements in supply chain operations, including lead time reduction, cycle time improvement, and workflow optimization (Lean / Six Sigma or VSM preferred)
- Proficiency in tools such as Excel (advanced for analysis & modeling), project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet), and ERP systems (SAP preferred); ability to independently build trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools
- Strong business acumen with understanding of cost drivers, inventory, and operational KPIs; ability to connect project execution to measurable business outcomes
- Experience working directly with external suppliers and vendors, including tracking performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics; able to proactively drive follow-ups and issue resolution
- Hands-on program execution mindset – not limited to coordination; actively drives data analysis, problem resolution, stakeholder alignment, and execution of improvement actions
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesApplied 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.
Skills Required
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the ability to convert insights into actionable plans
- Hands-on experience analyzing supply chain metrics such as lead time, cost, capacity, and supplier performance
- Structured problem-solving skills and experience applying root-cause analysis and data-driven approaches to supply chain issues
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers
- Experience with risk identification, dependency management, and mitigation planning
- Hands-on experience driving supply chain process improvements, including lead-time reduction, cycle-time improvement, and workflow optimization
- Advanced Excel skills for analysis and modeling
- Experience with project management tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
- Ability to build trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools independently
- Understanding of cost drivers, inventory, and operational KPIs
- Experience working directly with external suppliers and vendors and tracking cost, quality, and delivery metrics
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping experience
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
What We Do
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 a better future.
