Engineering Technician

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical work on electronics and electro-mechanical systems. Activities may include design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of circuitry, prototypes, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures. The role may also involve testing and troubleshooting system- and component-level electrical and mechanical problems, performing new system and NPI installations and field upgrades, and carrying out mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications. The technician works from schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and plans; maintains logbooks and test-procedure documentation; and may perform rework following testing and generate Quality Notifications. The position requires familiarity with current manufacturing and engineering processes, assistance in correcting problems, and consistent observance of safety and security requirements. It is physically demanding and may involve clean-room work and use of personal protective equipment.

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 procedures or scientific methods.
Communication skills to exchange information.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for extended periods, 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 with noise sensitivity.
Ability to use hand and power tools and drive or operate heavy machinery, including forklifts.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for clean-room or other work, which may include coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

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 perform 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; maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment; attend required safety training; and follow safety and security policies and procedures.
Promptly report accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to a supervisor or the Safety department.
Use protective equipment when required and use equipment and materials properly; actively work to prevent accidents and injuries.
Stay informed about manufacturing and engineering processes and procedural changes, and assist in correcting problems.
Perform rework as a result of testing, as needed.
Generate Quality Notifications.