NPI project manager
Applied Materials
Rehovot, Center District, IL · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
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: Rehovot,ISR
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.
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As a Technical Project Manager, you will own the full project scope for SPI and NPI programs, from PRD requirements through customer deployment and support. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment and connect the Product Line with the development groups, so products are delivered to their content, quality, schedule and budget targets.
What’s in it for you?
You will join a leading global company that develops high-end equipment for the semiconductor market. In this role you will:
Have high impact on product development and the full product life cycle, from requirements to customer deployment
Get high exposure to all functions and levels in the organization, including R&D, Operations, Product Lines, Support and management
Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic business environment, solving complex technical and business challenges
Our group
We are a team of technical experts who know the product deeply. We work across the organization with R&D, Operations and the Product Lines to define and develop winning solutions for our customers.
What you will be doing
Own the full SPI/NPI project scope, from PRD requirements to customer deployment and support
Create and execute project plans to meet content, quality, schedule and budget targets
Combine product requirements from the different discipline owners into prioritized content for the development teams
Manage the project’s groups through the matrix, including Product Management, System, Algo, Testing, Operations and Support
Act as the link between the Product Line and the development groups
Track and present project status, progress, issues and risks to management
Lead, facilitate and improve project processes and methodologies
Drive data-driven decisions, remove roadblocks and make the team work more effectively
Requirments:
5+ years of experience in HW R&D development and/or HW project management
Previous managerial experience, with strong management skills in a complex, dynamic, multi-national matrix environment
Strong product and system understanding (multi-disciplinary experience is an advantage)
Good understanding of HW development processes
Knowledge of operational aspects, including engineering, TopX, quality and CT
Experience with business aspects and with customer environments and challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly motivated and a fast learner
Flexible and independent, with the ability to overcome obstacles
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: No
Relocation Eligible: No
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.