Planner - Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Planner in Singapore. The role covers planning and controlling high-complexity manufacturing, including line scheduling, tool configuration and field support coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and control high-complexity manufacturing, including multiple line scheduling that considers business demands, manufacturing and material constraints
• Own the line OTD and tool configuration and slotting, and handle NPMA (Non-Pure Manufacturing Activities) approval and allocation
• Design lines efficiently in terms of responsiveness, inventory and linear workload
• Drive line performance improvements on OTD, EOP, CT and SOE, and support manufacturing capacity fulfillment
• Manage training period allocation and plan field support activities, acting as main contact to Product Support teams
• Determine manufacturing capacity needed, manage retrofit projects and plan home tools support activities
• Manage R&D needs, act as main contact to R&D teams, and manage the option build plan cycle

Required profile

• Expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadened capabilities
• Understanding of key business drivers and ability to use that understanding to get the job done
• No supervisory responsibilities, but informal guidance to new team members
• Able to solve problems in straightforward situations using technical experience and judgment
• Able to explain complex information clearly

The position is full-time, with travel of about 10% of the time and no relocation eligibility.