Knowledge Management Technical Project Manager New College Graduate- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

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:

$75,500.00 - $104,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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. 

TEAM OVERVIEW

Applied Materials' Global Services organization is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to join the Knowledge Management (KM) team. The KM team delivers relevant, timely service knowledge to field engineers at the point of service and develops scalable solutions, tools, and processes for knowledge distribution, content management, and continuous improvement.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply SQL and Python programming to cleanse, integrate, and analyze large datasets
• Develop automated data-processing workflows and AI/ML-enabled solutions using Python and Generative AI technologies
• Assist the knowledge management team to analyze and optimize publishing libraries content, document meta-data management activities
• Monitor, analyze, and report KM KPIs and operational performance metrics
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver KM-related projects and solutions
• Support KM Executives on strategic projects tracking and testing

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in SQL coding, Python libraries
• Experience with Generative AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Claude, or equivalent AI tools
• Experience with prompt engineering, AI-assisted workflow automation, and evaluation of AI-generated outputs
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficient with MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Share Point/ Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively in a matrix environment and influence stakeholders
• Quick learner
• Strong attention to details
   

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Demonstrated data analytics and problem-solving skills
• Interest in applying AI technologies to technical documentation, translation workflows, knowledge capture, content governance, and knowledge management processes
• Added advantage: ability to speak and write fluently or native speaker in one or more of these languages: Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese in addition to English

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

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.

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