Engineering Technician III (T3)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a skilled Electro-Mechanical Technician to perform design, test, checkout, fabrication, and assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems. The role requires troubleshooting at system and sub-system levels with minimal supervision, plus strong documentation and reporting skills.

You will contribute to developing procedures, training junior technicians, and ensuring safety and quality across AMAT platforms in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Performs complex electro-mechanical design, test, and assembly.
• Tests and troubleshoots system and sub-systems with minimal supervision.
• Writes technical reports and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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 minimal supervision.
• Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures.
• Writes complex technical reports and test procedures.
• Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Test equipment

Prototype models

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

• Salary: $29.00 - $39.60
• Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Performs 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 minimal supervision.
• Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge.
• May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
• May work 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 complex technical reports and test procedures.
• Performs 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.
• 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.
• Provides management with technical input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
• Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians.
• Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product.
• Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training.
• Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI.
• May serve as a "Quality Lead".

Functional Knowledge

Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work.

Business Expertise

Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.

Leadership

May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members.

Problem Solving

Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.

Impact

Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams.

Interpersonal Skills

Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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