Manufacturing Technician

Applied Materials; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 37,884 - 51,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for personal and professional development

Eligible for bonuses and stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for a Manufacturing Technician in Tempe, Arizona. This hands-on role involves working in a cleanroom environment to build, repair, and test multimillion-dollar fabrication equipment. Candidates will troubleshoot using advanced electronic measurement equipment and assist in quality control.

The ideal applicant has an associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, with 4–7 years of relevant experience, particularly with CVD or vacuum-based systems. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of semiconductor or display experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CVD tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret schematics.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and test display and wafer fabrication equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers on tool upgrades and modifications.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Machining and grinding

PLC controls

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

Tools

CVD or vacuum-based deposition equipment

Job description

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Technician you will work hands‑on in a cleanroom environment to build, repair, and test multimillion‑dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment. Your work will include electrical, electro‑mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, sub‑assemblies, and components. You will troubleshoot, perform audits, and use test facilities such as electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps to ensure equipment functions correctly.

Role Responsibilities

• Use work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists to build, repair, or test equipment of various kinds.
• Perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Receive parts and audit them to confirm availability and defect‑free condition.
• Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps to test assemblies and sub‑assemblies.
• Complete required job documentation, data entry, and perform computer programming or software installations as needed.
• Work closely with engineering to develop and propose new processes, procedures, and new product designs.
• Provide training and support to lower‑level technicians and assist supervisors in aligning daily production resources.
• Serve as a Quality Lead for processes and assist with quality issues at customer sites.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on CVD reactors and subsystems (e.g., vacuum pumps, gas panels, MFCs, RF generators, chillers).
• Diagnose tool failures and conduct root‑cause analysis for mechanical, electrical, or process issues.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers on tool upgrades, retrofits, and modifications.
• Assist process engineers in monitoring process stability, performance, and wafer/product output quality.
• Support process runs, recipe setups, and parameter adjustments per engineering directions.
• Perform chamber cleans, parts replacements, and verify coating uniformity or product quality as required.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, process deviation records, and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Follow safety protocols, EHS standards, and cleanroom gowning requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve tool uptime, cycle time, and yield.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing initiatives related to CVD toolsets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, or equivalent experience in semiconductor or high‑vacuum systems.
• 4–7 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience.
• Specialized expertise within an analytical or scientific area for performing complex work.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with CVD or vacuum‑based deposition equipment (e.g., SiC, Si, PECVD, LPCVD, ALD tools).
• Experience with machining and grinding of ceramic materials, quartz and coated parts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret P&IDs, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with PLC controls, gas delivery systems, or hazardous materials handling (preferred).

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 leadership of teams of five or more.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to support teams.
• Title of ASSEET or BSEET (DeVry, TSTC).

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for extended periods, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, color discrimination, operation in noise environments, use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts. Cleanroom work may require use of personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Compensation

Salary: $27.50 - $37.40

Location: Tempe Spares Mfg, AZ

Benefits

Applied Materials offers a supportive work culture encouraging learning and growth, programs and support for personal and professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses and stock award programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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