Engineering Technician

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an Engineering Technician to perform moderately complex electro-mechanical technical work supporting semiconductor and advanced-display equipment. The role includes designing, testing, checking out, fabricating, modifying, troubleshooting, and assembling electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures. The technician troubleshoots system- and component-level electrical and mechanical issues and may support new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades.

Working from schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, and plans, the technician conducts testing and troubleshooting, documents work in logbooks and test procedures, and assists with department procedures. Work may include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms in accordance with engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications. The technician also supports manufacturing and engineering processes, helps correct problems, performs rework, and assists in determining remedies for malfunctions and generating Quality Notifications.

The role requires a strong commitment to safety, including following procedures, attending required training, using protective equipment and materials properly, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and promptly reporting accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies. It is physically demanding and may involve clean-room work and the use of personal protective equipment.

The position is full-time, located in Santa Clara, California, and has no travel requirement. Relocation is eligible. The listed salary range is $29.00–$39.60. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock award programs, as applicable.

Requirements

• Proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures sufficient 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged 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 required personal protective equipment when working in a clean room, which may include coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.
• Follow safety standards, operating instructions, and applicable procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex electro-mechanical technical activities, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, circuitry, prototypes, test equipment, tools, and 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, and plans to conduct 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 and security policies and procedures, attend required health and safety training, use protective equipment appropriately, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies.
• Stay familiar with current manufacturing and engineering processes and changes to procedures; assist in correcting problems.
• Perform necessary rework, help determine remedies for malfunctions, and generate Quality Notifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential participation in a bonus program, as applicable
• Potential participation in a stock award program, as applicable
• Relocation eligibility
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed