Engineering Technician II - (T2)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Engineering Technician II to perform routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical work supporting engineering and manufacturing. Activities include 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 role may involve diagnosing system- and component-level problems, installing new systems, supporting NPI installations and field upgrades, and performing rework after testing. Work is performed from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, plans, and engineering or manufacturing documentation and specifications. The technician documents work in logbooks and test procedures, generates Quality Notifications, and follows current processes and any procedural changes. The position requires adherence to safety and security policies and practices, including maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, attending required safety training, using protective equipment and tools properly, and promptly reporting accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies. It is physically demanding and may involve clean-room work requiring personal protective equipment. The role has no supervisory responsibilities, impacts the quality of the technician’s own work, and includes travel of approximately 10% of the time. The position is full-time and based in Austin, Texas; 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 one’s work area using established operating procedures and/or scientific methods, without supervisory approval.
Communication skills sufficient to exchange information.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting.
Ability to distinguish between colors.
Ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for individuals with noise sensitivity.
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 coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Perform routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical functions, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly.
Test and troubleshoot system-level and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems.
Perform new system and NPI installations and field upgrades as needed.
Use 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 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 and follow safety and security policies, procedures, and practices.
Report accidents, injuries, safety hazards, and emergencies promptly to a supervisor or the Safety department.
Follow operating instructions, use protective equipment when required, and use equipment and materials properly; actively help prevent accidents and injuries.
Stay informed about manufacturing and/or engineering processes and procedural changes, and assist in correcting problems.
Perform rework resulting from testing as needed.
Generate Quality Notifications.