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Applied Materials

Applied Materials

Administration
Tempe, AZ, USA · Tempe, AZ, USA
USD 60k-73,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 10, 2025

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$60,000.00 - $73,500.00

Location:

Tempe Spares Mfg,AZ

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.

  • Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand and inventory levels.
  • Prioritize R&D parts scheduling without impacting production parts to fulfill customer demand.
  • Coordinate with procurement, engineering, logistics, and production teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Adjust schedules to accommodate delays, maintenance, or changes in demand.
  • Create N parts in SAP and align with Finance to set up cost in SAP.
  • Work with MFG MDC team to extend the parts to MFG plant(4070) in SAP.
  • Create manufacturing orders in Shopkeeper application.
  • Participate in planning meetings and communicate production status to management.
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts and production disruptions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Continuously seek ways to improve production processes and reduce costs.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Experience: 1–2 years in manufacturing, inventory control, or production planning (internships or part-time roles may count).
  • Skills:
    • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
    • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
    • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is a plus.
    • Knowledge on MES, SAP, SQL, Tableau, Databricks is an added advantage.

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline

Business Expertise

  • Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience

Leadership

  • No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing technical contribution

Problem Solving

  • Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments

Impact

  • Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

Interpersonal Skills

  • Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.