Product Line Management III

This role at Applied Materials focuses on Component Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will develop strategies to balance supply continuity with technical requirements and cost-reduction opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical and business assessments for obsolescence projects using historical and forecasted data.

• Develop component roadmaps covering replacement parts, alternate suppliers, and redesigns.

• Identify lifecycle and supply risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize manufacturing impact.

• Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive solutions.

• Define strategy and qualification requirements for new or replacement parts.

• Maintain project status, risk assessments, and technical data packages.

Requirements

• Experience in component obsolescence management or product management.

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

• Knowledge of Product Change Notification (PCN) and product lifecycle analysis.

• Understanding of BOM structures and component relationships.

• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA.