Senior Engineering Technician

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Requirements

Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface across departmental/functional lines.
Recognized as an expert for particular platform(s) or product(s).
Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training.
Has comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline
Has in-depth understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives
Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally defined practices
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Demonstrates tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way

Nice To Haves

May act as a lead for the team, may coordinate the work of others beyond own area.
May provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.
Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with no supervision.
May perform highly complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
Skilled at working from limited or no documentation.
Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.
Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills.
Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures.
Writes highly complex technical reports and test procedures.
Demonstrates competence in performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.
Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
Provides management with technical solutions in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians.
Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI.
May serve as a "Quality Lead".
May assist supervisor in daily planning of alignment of resources.