Manufacturing Technician III- MRRT/MRB

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician III works hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build, repair, and test display and wafer fabrication equipment, including electrical, electromechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. The role performs assembly, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and audits, using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, vacuum pumps, and precision measuring tools. Work includes documenting results, completing repairs, and installing software to support process improvement. In the MRRT/MRB focal role, the technician owns day-to-day nonconforming material flow in the factory. The role leads daily MRRT reviews, prepares issues for MRB disposition, performs hands-on inspections and audits, and coordinates containment and corrective actions with cross-functional teams. It uses technical inspection skills, data analysis, and structured problem solving to reduce recurring defects, improve factory quality and throughput, and support timely production recovery.

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.
Ability to communicate quality issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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 containment actions, including stock purges when needed, to prevent defects from escaping into production.
Assign issue ownership 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 accurately document defects.
Use structured problem solving to identify root causes and support process improvements.
Maintain standard reports, test results, and quality metrics.
Facilitate MRRT and quality review forums across organizations and drive accountability for issue resolution and corrective action closure.
Support investigations of recurring quality failures, supplier escapes, manufacturing defects, and operational disruptions.
Use data analysis, trend identification, and structured problem-solving methods to support corrective actions.
Build and test equipment in a cleanroom environment, including performing electromechanical assembly, troubleshooting, repairs, and audits.
Complete documentation and install software as part of equipment testing and process improvement.