at Applied Materials in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
Applied Materials APG (factory solution software group) seeks to hire a Segment Manager to drive APGProductivity products and solutions offerings in the Battery Manufacturing Segment and in the exploration of these applications to adjacent industries. This position will define, promote and generate value propositions for all Applied APG solutions (Manufacturing Execution Systems MES, Statistical Process Control SPC, Equipment Connectivity for Automation, Planning, Scheduling, Dispatching, Simulation and Workflow Automation).
A successful candidate will have an understanding of general factory software automation applications mentioned above as well as physical automation capabilities required. This employee will play a role in the go-forward strategy, positioning of offerings, support strategic sales cycles, capture information on competitors, pricing strategies and maintain collateral and outbound messaging. Internally, this person will interact with the product managers, sales, and regional pre-sales teams. They will also feed requirements to engineering as the market demands for the current and future environments.
This position is fully remote and will require 30% – 40% travel.
Requirements:
+ Strong understanding of battery manufacturing market requirements and manufacturing capabilities
+ Experience creating strategic plans and analyzing markets
+ Battery Manufacturing Experience (E.g Li-ion process for EV and other applications)
+ Project Management / training experience in Battery manufacturing and associated factory automation applications
+ Understanding of equipment characteristics and equipment suppliers for Battery manufacturing
+ Ability to communicate with customers at multiple levels included C-level
+ Able to work in cross-functional teams
+ Strong verbal communication skills, presentation and marketing skills
+ International and domestic travel required (Mostly NA & Europe at 30 -35 %)
Preferred Requirements:
+ Experience working with existing battery manufacturers
+ Hands on experience in projects
+ Experience influencing investment decisions
+ Able to translate factory needs into software requirements
+ Strong interpersonal skills
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
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Additional Information
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
U.S. Salary Range:
$116,000.00 – $159,500.00
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible a Better Future.
