Manufacturing Technician III- MRRT/MRB
About The Position
Applied Materials is hiring a Manufacturing Technician III to build, repair, inspect, and test equipment used in semiconductor and display manufacturing. The role works hands-on in a cleanroom environment with electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. It involves assembly, troubleshooting, repairs, audits, documentation, testing, and process improvement using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps. As the MRRT/MRB Focal, this role owns the day-to-day flow of nonconforming material in the factory. It leads daily MRRT reviews, prepares issues for MRB disposition, conducts inspections and audits, and coordinates with cross-functional teams to contain defects, assign ownership, and close corrective actions. The role supports quality, manufacturing throughput, and customer satisfaction by reducing backlogs and repeat escapes and providing input to material disposition, supplier escalations, and production recovery plans.
Requirements
- Technical diploma or associate degree in electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of quality, inspection, or manufacturing experience in semiconductor, display, or a comparable industry, or equivalent military experience.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools, gauges, and basic hand tools.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and document work accurately.
- Strong follow-through and ability to drive accountability across organizations.
- Ability to communicate quality issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Gas Panels Business Unit Operations.
- Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (AS EET) or a related field.
- Experience with MRB, DMR/QN, or nonconforming material processes.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with basic data analysis.
- Willingness to grow technical and analytical skills in an operational quality environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily MRRT reviews and triage and prioritize quality notifications (QNs), DMRs, and manufacturing excursions.
- Prepare nonconforming material for MRB and drive timely disposition with engineering, supplier quality, and operations.
- Review and validate defect data, failure descriptions, supplier information, and supporting evidence for completeness and accuracy.
- Drive timely containment actions, including stock purges when needed, to prevent further escapes into production.
- Assign issues to the appropriate function and track corrective actions through closure.
- Monitor DMR aging, backlog, and cycle time, and escalate overdue items.
- Inspect purchased parts, materials, components, and assemblies against drawings and specifications using precision measuring tools, gauges, test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, and leak detectors.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Perform receiving and part audits to confirm availability and conformance, and document defects accurately.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and support process improvements.
- Maintain standard reports, test results, and quality metrics.
- Facilitate MRRT and quality review forums across multiple organizations, driving accountability for issue resolution and corrective action closure.
- Support investigations of recurring quality failures, supplier escapes, manufacturing defects, and operational disruptions.
- Use data analysis and trend identification to support effective corrective actions.
- Build and test equipment and perform electro-mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, repairs, and audits.
- Complete documentation, test assemblies, perform repairs, and install software to support continuous process improvement.
- Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, NPI, Supplier Quality, Planning, Procurement, Factory Quality, suppliers, and leadership.
- Facilitate MRRT and MRB meetings, communicate quality issues clearly, and influence decisions and accountability without direct reporting authority.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
