Engineering Technician III (T3)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Engineering Technician III to perform moderately complex electro-mechanical technical work, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems. The role works with experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures, and troubleshoots system- and component-level issues in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems. The technician may install new systems and NPI equipment or perform field upgrades. Work is performed from schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and plans. The role also includes documenting logbooks and test procedures, assisting with department procedures, conducting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms, and supporting manufacturing and engineering processes and quality corrections. The position requires consistent attention to safety and may involve physically demanding work, use of hand and power tools, operation of heavy machinery including forklifts, and work in a clean room with required personal protective equipment. The role is full-time, based in Austin, Texas, and involves travel approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

Proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
Good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives.
Ability to solve atypical or infrequent problems using existing precedents or procedures.
Ability to exchange information regularly using communication skills.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, 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 wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required, potentially including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Responsibilities

Perform moderately complex electro-mechanical technical activities, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly.
Work with electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures.
Test and troubleshoot system-level and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems.
May perform new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or plans to perform testing and troubleshooting.
Compile logbooks and test procedure documentation.
Assist in revising, developing, and implementing department procedures.
May perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Follow safety standards and maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Attend required health and safety training, follow safety and security policies and procedures, and promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies.
Follow operating instructions, use protective equipment and equipment and materials properly, and actively work to prevent accidents and injuries.
Become familiar with current manufacturing and engineering processes, stay informed of procedure changes, and assist in correcting problems.
Perform necessary rework, assist in determining remedies for malfunctions, and generate Quality Notifications.
May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.