Engineering Technician IV - (T4)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$39 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an Engineering Technician IV to perform highly complex electro-mechanical technical work involving the design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems. Work may include experimental-design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures. The technician independently troubleshoots system- and component-level electrical and mechanical problems, and may perform complex new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades. The role requires working effectively with limited or no documentation, investigating and documenting findings, and recommending changes to improve product performance. The technician prepares logbooks, test procedures, and complex technical reports; helps develop and revise documented procedures; and performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications. The role requires adherence to safety standards and coordination across departments to provide technical solutions for system-level and manufacturing-process problems. As an expert on particular platforms or products, the technician may train lower-level Engineering Technicians, provide standard-work and workmanship training, support Engineering with NPI procedures and documentation, serve as a Quality Lead, and assist a supervisor with daily resource planning. The position is physically demanding and may involve clean-room work and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within the technician's discipline.
In-depth understanding of how related teams coordinate efforts and resources to meet shared and individual objectives.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues independently and apply technical knowledge, methods, techniques, experience, and precedent to solve problems.
Ability to work from limited or no documentation and evaluate data across problems of diverse scope.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills.
Ability to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing to engineering and manufacturing specifications.
Ability to observe safety standards and follow safety, security, operating, and protective-equipment procedures.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods; walk; work in tight spaces; bend, squat, twist, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders; lift; distinguish colors; use hand and power tools; and drive or operate heavy machinery, including forklifts.
Ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for individuals with noise sensitivity.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required, potentially including clean-room coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Responsibilities

Design, test, check out, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, and assemble electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental-design circuitry, prototypes, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures.
Independently test and troubleshoot system-level and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems.
Perform complex new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades as needed.
Investigate issues, compile data, document findings, and recommend changes to enhance product performance.
Compile logbooks and test-procedure documentation; assist with developing, revising, and implementing documented procedures; and write complex technical reports and test procedures.
Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Follow safety and security policies and procedures, use protective equipment and tools properly, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies.
Provide management with technical solutions to problems at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
Train lower-level Engineering Technicians and provide standard-work and workmanship skills training.
Work with Engineering to develop NPI procedures and documentation; may serve as a Quality Lead and assist the supervisor with daily resource planning.