Sr. Mechanical Technician

Applied Materials•Billerica, MA

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a Sr. Mechanical Technician to build, repair, and test equipment used in semiconductor and display manufacturing. The role involves hands-on work in a cleanroom environment with electrical, electromechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. The technician uses work orders and technical documentation to perform assembly, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, documentation, and software installation as needed. The technician works closely with engineering to develop and propose processes and procedures and provide input on product design and integration. The role also includes training and supporting lower-level technicians, assisting a supervisor with daily production resource alignment, and serving as a quality lead when needed. The technician may help address customer-site quality issues and provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes. The position is based in Billerica, Massachusetts, and pays $27.50–$37.40. Travel may be required up to 10% according to the preferred qualifications.

Requirements

4–7 years of mechanical assembly experience, or comparable industry or military experience.
Specialized expertise within an analytical or scientific area for performing complex work.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for extended periods; walking; working in tight spaces; bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting.
Ability to distinguish between colors and work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for people with noise sensitivity.
Ability to use hand and power tools and operate heavy machinery.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment when working in a cleanroom, such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in multiple semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes.
Ability to operate as a senior technical leader and present projects with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated people leadership, including leadership of teams of five or more.
Willingness to travel up to 10% to support teams as needed.
ASSEET or BSEET (DeVry, TSTC).

Responsibilities

Use work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions to build, repair, and test electrical, electromechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic equipment, assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
Perform electromechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Receive parts and audit them to ensure required parts are available and free of defects.
Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
Complete job documentation, including data entry about progress, work expense, and labor details; perform computer programming, repairs, or software installations as needed.
Work with engineering to develop and propose processes and procedures and provide input on product design and integration.
Train and support lower-level technicians.
Assist the supervisor in aligning resources for daily production needs.
Serve as a quality lead for processes as needed.
Assist with quality issues at customer sites and provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes.