Test Engineer IV (2nd Shift)

Applied Materials•Billerica, MA

1d•$116,000 - $159,500•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.

Requirements

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Responsibilities

Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact.
Coordinates/Performs test fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required.
Leads test fixture equipment maintenance program and coordinates efforts accordingly.
Tracks metrics and report out performance, and initiate CIP opportunities as required based on historical data.
Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures.
Drives new test fixture designs and implement as necessary.
Manages multiple development projects simultaneously and delivers to predetermined project requirements.
Regularly interacts with customer on deliverables and responsible for reporting out project/program performance.
Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required.
Drives applicable manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.
Estimates test fixture manufacturing cost, determines scheduling requirements and makes recommendations for new fixture designs.
Leads teams across multiple functional groups in the use of DFx principles to reduce costs and improve delivered quality.
Leads the development of SOW's for assigned test fixtures and/or test programs.
Coordinates efforts of all stakeholders to ensure alignment on test specs and project requirements.
May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.
Drives test mapping/gap analysis exercises as requested.
Participates in the preparation of concept and feasibility studies.
Gathers operational test data and evaluates results; manages corrective actions.
Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.
Identifies, documents and implements new business processes and efficiency improvement tools.
Mentors and trains lower level engineers; identifies training needs, updates training curriculums, and develops training programs.
Coordinates sourcing activities with external suppliers, as required.
Ensures SOW alignment with supplier and drive projects to closure per customer expectations.
Leads Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.