Manager, Technical Project / Program Management – SmartStart Mayan Automation
$120,000 - $165,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 14 July 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 5 November 2026.
About the role
The Manager of Technical Project / Program Management leads Mayan-based automation initiatives supporting tool installation and the warranty phase across factory and field operations. The role focuses on scaling SmartStart automation to enhance installation consistency and reduce warranty exposure for semiconductor capital equipment systems.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop an engineering team responsible for Mayan automation programs across SPG business units.
- Own end-to-end execution of Mayan automation for installation and warranty programs, from problem identification through deployment and benefits realization.
- Oversee the development of test plans, Mayan scripts, diagnostics, and troubleshooting workflows to improve system reliability and reduce field labor.
- Drive test automation, modularization, and standardization of testing, execution, and reporting.
- Develop and manage end-to-end program plans covering scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and KPIs.
- Enable field success and installation readiness through training materials, documentation, and structured knowledge transfer.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5–7 years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing, installation, or field support.
- Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams.
- Understanding of semiconductor capital equipment systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process subsystems.
- Hands-on experience with system installation, testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and operational systems such as SAP, iOMS, Smart Factory, Mayan, or equivalent platforms.
- Willingness to travel 10–30%, including international travel.
Nice to have
- Semiconductor or capital equipment experience.
Skills: program management, Mayan automation, tool installation, warranty phase, semiconductor capital equipment
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This role has been open 114 days — well above the 50-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
355
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Median days open
50 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$152k
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| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (355 roles · 40 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 91 | 355 |
| Median days open | 43 d | 50 d (−7 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $152k |
Skills observed across this category: program management, Mayan automation, tool installation, warranty phase, semiconductor capital equipment
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 86 open roles · median 44 d
- Lam Research · 72 open roles · median 48 d
- Micron Technology · 35 open roles · median 145 d
- ASML · 21 open roles · median 70 d
- Teradyne · 18 open roles · median 48 d
- KLA Corporation · 15 open roles · median 58 d
How we counted: 355 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 40 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 5 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.