NPC Engineering Technician II (T2) 2nd Shift

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an NPC Engineering Technician II 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, circuitry, prototypes, test equipment, tools, and fixtures. The technician tests and troubleshoots system- and component-level electrical and mechanical issues with minimal supervision, and may conduct complex new-system and NPI installations or field upgrades, sometimes working with limited or no documentation. The position investigates product performance, compiles and documents data, recommends changes, maintains logbooks and test documentation, develops and revises procedures, and writes technical reports and test procedures. It conducts mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications. The technician provides technical input to management, trains lower-level Engineering Technicians, serves as a technical resource for a platform or product, and works with Engineering on NPI procedures and documentation. The position may also serve as a Quality Lead. The role requires a strong understanding of company manufacturing and/or engineering processes, effective communication across departments, sound judgment in solving difficult or unfamiliar problems, and adherence to all safety and security practices. The position is full-time, regular employment, on second shift, with no travel or relocation eligibility stated.

Requirements

Advanced specialized expertise in an analytical or scientific area sufficient to perform complex work.
Full understanding of company manufacturing and/or engineering processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface across departmental and functional lines.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve difficult problems using technical knowledge, judgment, and experience, including problems with little or no precedent.
Ability to exchange ideas and information effectively and use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
Ability to observe and follow safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform complex electro-mechanical technical functions, including design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, circuitry, prototypes, test equipment, tools, and fixtures.
Test and troubleshoot system-level and component-level electrical and mechanical problems with minimal supervision.
Perform complex new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades as needed, potentially with limited or no documentation.
Investigate and compile data, document findings, and recommend changes to enhance product performance.
Maintain logbooks and test-procedure documentation; assist in revising, developing, and implementing documented procedures.
Write complex 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, attend required safety training, use protective equipment and materials properly, and promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies.
Provide management with technical input to address system-level and manufacturing-process problems.
Train lower-level Engineering Technicians and provide standard-work and workmanship skills training.
Serve as a technical resource for a particular platform or product and troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Work with Engineering to develop NPI procedures and documentation.
May serve as a Quality Lead.