Technical Project Manager – ALD New Product Transitions

Join our ALD Manufacturing Engineering team.  The primary role for this Technical Project Manager is supporting ALD New Product Transitions but responsibilities can flex into supporting New Product Transitions, CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects) and Refurbished Systems.   

Working as a Technical Project Manager within ALD requires working in a team environment where the team members support each other.  We value the ability to back up other team members.  Be ready and willing to work with and help other Manufacturing Engineers, Test Techs, Quality Engineers, System Project Managers, Suppliers, Business Management, Operations Management, and Finance. 

ALD Products:  ALD Business Unit is continuing to develop their ‘quad wafer’ chamber and Trillium products.  For these products the NPT PM will work with Design Engineering, NPMEs, Materials PMs, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to develop high level POR (Plan for Record) which includes developing the ATO (Assemble to Order) manufacturing strategy along with where and how the modules will be built and tested.  NPT PM manages manufacturing builds which start with lab chambers and ELS (Early Learning Shipment) builds through our ALD pilot line.  NPT PM also manages the programs and builds as ALD Austin Manufacturing ships the DTOR (Development Tool of Record) shipments to customers.  Along with the DTOR shipments, the NPT PM ensures that product is progressing with build and test documentation, supplier quality, and field quality.  NPT PM finishes the new product transition to volume once the new product’s modules meet performance goals for capacity, cycle time, and quality. 

Technical Project Manger 

Key Responsibilities 

Will prepare project plan and coordinates the attainment of project deliverables from planning to implementation. Maintains matrix for process improvements 

Will drive project deliverables and task details by through the use reports, tracking charts and, checklists. 

Aligns the activities of resources internal to the business unit to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project.   

Monitors, and reports to the business unit on project's cost performance.  

Will participate on intra business unit design teams to complete projects.  Will contribute to the team's technical development in the pursuit of the team's project goals. 

Will research causes to project obstacles and assist in implementing solutions for resolution. 

Functional Knowledge 

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines 

Business Expertise 

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market 

Leadership 

•  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements 

Problem Solving 

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information 

Impact 

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies 

Interpersonal Skills 

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus