NPC Engineering Technician II (T2)

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

42d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an NPC Engineering Technician II to perform complex electro-mechanical technical work involving the design, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems. The role also supports experimental circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures. The technician tests and troubleshoots system- and component-level electrical and mechanical problems, sometimes working from limited or no documentation. The role includes performing more complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades, investigating product performance, compiling data, documenting findings, and recommending changes. Work includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms in accordance with Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications. The position prepares logbooks, test documentation, complex technical reports, and test procedures; assists with developing, revising, and implementing documented procedures; and works with Engineering on NPI procedures and documentation. The technician may lead a team, allocate work, guide junior team members, provide training to lower-level Engineering Technicians, act as a technical resource for a platform or product, and may serve as a Quality Lead. The role requires adherence to safety and security practices and effective communication across departments. The position is full-time in Austin, Texas, with no travel or relocation eligibility.

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.
Judgment based on previous experience, practices, and precedents to identify and solve problems, including those with little or no precedent.
Effective exchange of ideas and information, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface effectively across departments and functions.
Full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Good writing skills for logbooks, technical reports, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

Design, test, check out, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, and assemble electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools, and test 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.
Compile logbooks and test procedure documentation; assist with 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, procedures, and practices; use protective equipment and report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies promptly.
Provide management with technical input to correct 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 platform or product and may lead a team, allocate work, or provide subject-matter guidance.
Work with Engineering on development of NPI procedures and documentation; may serve as a Quality Lead.