NPC Engineering Technician I (T1) 2nd Shift

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

7d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an NPC Engineering Technician I in Austin, Texas. The role performs complex electro-mechanical technical work, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and fixtures. The technician tests and troubleshoots system- and component-level electrical and mechanical problems with minimal supervision, and may perform complex new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades. The position may involve working with limited or no documentation. The technician investigates issues, compiles data, documents findings, and recommends changes to improve product performance. They prepare logbooks, test procedures, technical reports, and other documentation, and assist with developing, revising, and implementing procedures. They conduct mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing requirements. The technician maintains a safe and secure work environment and follows applicable safety procedures. They provide technical input to management, interface across departments, train lower-level Engineering Technicians, and serve as a technical resource for a particular platform or product. The role works closely with Engineering on NPI procedures and documentation and may serve as a Quality Lead. The position is full-time, regular, and has no travel requirement; relocation is not available.

Requirements

Advanced specialized expertise in an analytical or scientific area to perform complex work.
Good understanding of how related teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
Ability to exercise judgment based on experience, practices, and precedents to solve problems with little or no precedent.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective cross-functional interaction.
Good writing skills for logbooks, test procedures, and technical reports.
Ability to follow safety procedures and use equipment, materials, and protective equipment properly.

Responsibilities

Perform complex electro-mechanical technical work, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, circuitry, prototypes, specialized test equipment, tools, and fixtures.
Test and troubleshoot system- and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems with minimal supervision.
Perform complex new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades, as needed.
Investigate issues, compile data, document findings, and recommend changes to enhance product performance, including when documentation is limited or unavailable.
Compile logbooks and test procedure documentation; assist with revising, developing, and implementing documented procedures; and write technical reports and test procedures.
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, use protective equipment and materials properly, report accidents and hazards, and help prevent accidents and injuries.
Provide management with technical input to resolve system-level and manufacturing-process problems.
Train lower-level Engineering Technicians and provide standard-work and workmanship training.
Serve as a technical resource for a platform or product and work with Engineering on NPI procedures and documentation; may serve as a Quality Lead.