NPC Engineering Technician II (T2) 2nd Shift

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

11d•$22 - $29

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Engineering Technician II to perform advanced electro-mechanical technical work supporting engineering and manufacturing activities. The role includes designing, testing, checking out, fabricating, modifying, troubleshooting, and assembling electronics and electro-mechanical systems, prototype models, experimental circuitry, specialized test equipment, tools, and test fixtures. The technician tests and troubleshoots system- and component-level electrical and mechanical issues with minimal supervision, and may handle complex new-system and NPI installations and field upgrades. The position may involve working from limited or no documentation, investigating issues, compiling data, documenting findings, and recommending changes to improve product performance. The technician prepares logbooks, test procedures, and complex technical reports; helps develop and implement documented procedures; and performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process testing on Applied Materials platforms according to engineering and manufacturing specifications. The role requires adherence to safety and security procedures and maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment. The technician provides technical input to management, works across departments, trains lower-level Engineering Technicians, and serves as a technical resource for a platform or product. The role also works closely with Engineering on NPI procedures and documentation and may serve as a Quality Lead. This is a full-time, regular position in Austin, Texas, on second shift, 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.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and resolve difficult problems using technical knowledge, judgment, and prior experience.
Ability to work with limited or no documentation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across departments and functions.
Good writing skills for documentation, technical reports, and test procedures.
Ability to follow safety standards, operating instructions, and security procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform complex electro-mechanical technical activities, including design, test, 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.
Investigate issues, compile and document data, and recommend changes to improve product performance.
Compile logbooks and test-procedure documentation; assist with revising, developing, and implementing documented procedures; and 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 materials properly; maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment; and promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, or emergencies.
Provide management with technical input to help 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 troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Work with Engineering to develop NPI procedures and documentation; may serve as a Quality Lead.