Customer Experience Program Manager EPIC Lab
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
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:
$154000.00 - $212000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.
Role Overview
Applied Materials is seeking aCustomer Experience Program Managerto support our innovative EPIC Lab. This role is acustomer-facing positionfocused on delivering a seamless high-touch experience for customers engaging with our advanced lab environment.
In this role you will act as aprimary point of contactfor customers ensuring all aspects of their engagementfrom onboarding to on-site visitsare coordinated efficient and aligned with businessobjectives. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders across engineering operations and leadership todevelop customer operationmodeltoorchestrate a world-class customer experience.The operation modelconsistsofcoordination and synchronization of end-to-end operationsfor EPIC customer engagement. This requires working across all operational teams that support EPIC customers to build a connected repeatable business process and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Engagement
Serve as theprimarypoint of contactfor customers visiting or engaging with the EPIC Lab
Manage the end-to-endcustomer journey including visit planning onboarding and follow-up
Ensure ahigh-quality white-glove experiencetailored to customer needs and expectations
Build strong relationships with customers to understand priorities and ensure satisfaction
Program Coordination & Operations
Drive customer operation modeldevelopmentand alignment betweenfunctional teams.
Coordinateand synchronizeend-to-end operationsfor EPIC customer engagement.
Work across all operational teams that support EPIC customers to build a connected repeatable business process and experience.
Plan and coordinate customer visits demos and engagements within the EPIC Lab
Align schedules resources andlogisticsacross multiple internal teams
Track and managecustomer engagement programs ensuring smooth execution and delivery
Maintain documentation timelines and communication for all customer activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering lab operations and business teams to coordinate customer support
Act as abridge between technical teams and customers ensuring clear communication
Identifyand escalate issues proactively to ensure fast resolution
Continuous Improvement
Gather customer feedback and insights to improve processes and experience
Recommend enhancements to workflows tools and engagement strategies
Support development of best practices for customer interaction within the lab environment
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Communications or related field (or equivalent experience)
7 years of experience incustomer experience program management operations or business support roles
Experience incustomer-facing roles within technology semiconductor or lab environments
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced customer-facing environment
Preferred
Background in hospitality concierge services or high-touch customer engagement models
Familiarity with program management tools and CRM systems
Key Competencies
Customer-first mindset with strong attention to detail
High levelof professionalism and executive presence
Strong problem-solving and coordination abilities
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional dynamic environment
Required Experience
5 years of experience incustomer experience program management business operations or client-facing roles
Proven ability to manageend-to-end customer engagementsor programs in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and coordination skills with experience handlingmultiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally withcustomers executives and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to deliver ahigh-touch concierge-style experience
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of Applied MaterialsEPIC Lab innovation playing a critical role in shaping how customers experience ourcutting-edgecapabilities. You will havedirectimpact on customer satisfaction engagement and overall business success.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.