Engineering Technician

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

10d•$29 - $40

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an Engineering Technician to perform moderately complex electro-mechanical technical work supporting engineering and manufacturing processes. 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 fixtures. The technician tests system- and component-level electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems, and may support new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades. The position works from schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and plans to conduct testing and troubleshooting. It also involves documenting work in logbooks and test procedures, assisting with department procedures, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on AMAT platforms, and carrying out rework and quality-related activities. The technician follows safety and security policies, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and stays informed about manufacturing and engineering process changes. This is a physically demanding role that may involve extended periods of standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, distinguishing colors, and working around noise. The job may require hand and power tools, driving or operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, and wearing personal protective equipment in a clean room. The position is full-time, regular, and based in Santa Clara, California. Travel is not required; relocation is eligible.

Requirements

Developed 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 provide solutions to atypical or infrequently occurring problems based on existing precedents or procedures.
Ability to communicate regularly to exchange information.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including extended standing, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and lifting.
Ability to distinguish between colors and 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.
Good writing skills for compiling logbooks and test-procedure documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform moderately complex electro-mechanical technical functions, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of systems, circuitry, prototypes, test equipment, tools, and fixtures.
Test and troubleshoot system- and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems.
May perform new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
Conduct moderate testing and troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and plans.
Compile logbooks and test-procedure documentation, and assist with revising, developing, and implementing department procedures.
May conduct mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on AMAT platforms according to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Follow safety standards and policies; maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment; attend required safety training; and promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies.
Stay familiar with current manufacturing and engineering processes, keep informed of procedure changes, and assist in correcting problems.
Perform necessary rework, help determine remedies for malfunctions, and generate Quality Notifications.
May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.