Manufacturing Technician

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Santa Clara, CA. You'll build, repair, and test multimillion‑dollar display and wafer equipment in a cleanroom environment, performing electro‑mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and repairs with detailed documentation.

You will work with fixtures, measurement tools, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps to ensure quality and continuous improvement, while collaborating with engineers on process fixtures and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred for manufacturing roles.
• Experience with vacuum processes or chemical cleaning is a plus.
• 4–7 years in semiconductor or display manufacturing or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and work with chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and test electro‑mechanical equipment in a cleanroom.
• Perform inspections, maintain documentation, and use test fixtures and meters.
• Support quality improvements with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop fixtures and procedures.
• Provide training and assist with scheduling daily production needs.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Test equipment operation

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Test fixtures

Leak detectors

Vacuum pumps

Electronic measurement equipment

Job description

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $31.50 - $42.90

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. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands‑on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion‑dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment--including electrical, electro‑mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs-- and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work in a cleanroom environment to process critical chamber components that are installed in our multimillion‑dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs- and perform inspections to ensure parts and assemblies are free of defects. Using test fixtures, electronic and optical measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, and perform repairs.

Role Responsibilities

• Clean and process critical chamber components in a cleanroom environment


• Use optical and electric metrology tools to measure parts and sub-assemblies


• Receive parts and perform cosmetic and optical inspections to ensure parts are free of defects


• Work closely with engineers to conduct root cause analysis and development corrective actions of product quality excursions


• Work closely with engineering on developing and proposing new fixtures, processes, and procedures to improve production quality and efficiency


• Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to repair and/or test equipment of various kinds (electrical, electro‑mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components)


• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of vacuum and optical systems


• Participate in a wide variety of electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs


• Use test fixtures, electronic and optical measurement equipment, leak detectors to test assemblies, subassemblies, and components


• Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress; perform computer programming, repair, or software installs, as needed


• Provide training and support to lower-level technicians; assist supervisor in aligning resources for daily production needs


• Serve as a Quality Lead for processes, as needed; assist with quality issues and provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred


• Experience in vacuum process and chemical cleaning of semiconductor components are a plus.


• 4–7 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience


• Specialized expertise within ananalytical/scientificarea for performing complex work


• Ability to lift 30 lbs., and work with Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes


• Ability to operate as a senior technical leader and present projects with minimal supervision


• Proven and capable people leadership (of teams 5+)


• Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to support teams, as needed


• ASSEET


• BSEET (DeVry, TSTC)

*Work over weekends is required.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts. Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.