Engineering Technician 2 - TWA

Applied Materials•Kalispell, MT

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About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an Engineering Technician 2 to perform routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities. Work includes designing, testing, checking out, fabricating, modifying, troubleshooting, and assembling electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental-design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures. The technician may test and troubleshoot system- and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems, perform new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades, and carry out mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications. The role works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or plans; documents work in logbooks and test procedures; and may perform rework following testing and generate Quality Notifications. The technician follows safety standards and operating instructions, uses protective equipment and equipment properly, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and stays informed about manufacturing and engineering process changes. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and involves solving typical work-area problems using established procedures or scientific methods. This physically demanding position may require extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, distinguishing colors, working around noise, using hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts. Work may take place in a clean room, where personal protective equipment may be required. The position is full-time, based in Kalispell, Montana, and does not require travel. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

Developed analytical skills and the ability to apply scientific methods to a variety of activities.
Good understanding of how the team integrates with other teams.
Ability to recognize and solve typical problems in the work area without supervisory approval, selecting solutions from established operating procedures or scientific methods.
Ability to communicate to exchange information.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting.
Ability to distinguish between colors and work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for individuals sensitive to noise.
Ability to use hand and power tools and drive or operate heavy machinery, including forklifts.
Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment when required, including clean-room attire and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical work, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly.
Test and troubleshoot problems in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems at the system and component levels.
Perform new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades as needed.
Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and plans to conduct routine testing and troubleshooting.
Compile logbooks and test-procedure documentation.
Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Observe safety standards and maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Attend required health and safety training; follow safety and security policies, procedures, and practices; report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies promptly.
Follow operating instructions, use protective equipment when required, use equipment and materials properly, and actively help prevent accidents and injuries.
Become familiar with current manufacturing and engineering processes, stay informed of procedural changes, and assist in correcting problems.
Perform rework as a result of testing as needed.
Generate Quality Notifications.