Manufacturing Technician

Applied Materials • Tempe, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment--including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs-- and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree
• 4–7 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience
• Specialized expertise within an analytical/scientific area for performing complex work
• Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering; or equivalent experience in semiconductor or high-vacuum systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CVD or vacuum-based deposition equipment (e.g., SiC, Si, PECVD, LPCVD, ALD tools).
• Experience with machining and grinding of various ceramic materials, quartz and coated parts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret P&IDs, schematics, and maintenance manuals.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes
• Ability to operate as a senior technical leader and present projects with minimal supervision
• Proven and capable people leadership (of teams 5+)
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to support teams, as needed
• ASSEET BSEET (DeVry, TSTC)
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC controls, gas delivery systems, or hazardous materials handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to build, repair and/or test equipment of various kinds (electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components)
• Perform a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available and free of defects
• Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components
• Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress, work expense and labor details; perform computer programming, repair or software installs, as needed
• Work closely with engineering on developing and proposing new processes and procedures, and provide input on new product design and integration
• Provide training and support to lower-level technicians; assist supervisor in aligning resources for daily production needs
• Serve as a Quality Lead for processes, as needed; assist with quality issues at customer sites and provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on CVD reactors and associated subsystems (e.g., vacuum pumps, gas panels, MFCs, RF generators, chillers, etc.).
• Diagnose tool failures and carry out root cause analysis to resolve mechanical, electrical, or process issues.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers on tool upgrades, retrofits, and modifications.
• Assist process engineers in monitoring process stability, performance, and wafer/product output quality.
• Support process runs, recipe setups, and parameter adjustments based on engineering direction.
• Perform chamber cleans, parts replacements, and verify coating uniformity or product quality as required.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, process deviation records, and ensure all procedures are followed per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow safety protocols, EHS standards, and cleanroom gowning requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve tool uptime, cycle time, and yield.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing initiatives related to CVD toolsets.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees