Manufacturing Technician II - (T2)

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to work in a cleanroom environment, building, repairing, and testing multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment. You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly, troubleshoot, and inspect parts, with test fixtures, measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps.

This role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of semiconductor or display experience, with opportunities for growth in a global leader

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of semiconductor or display experience.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (written and verbal).
• Basic hand tools knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair and test equipment per work orders.
• Perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Audit parts for availability and inspect for defects.
• Test assemblies using fixtures, measurement equipment, leak detectors and vacuum pumps.
• Document progress and may install software as needed.

Skills

Follow SOPs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About the Company

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: $20.00 – $27.50 per hour

Location: Austin, TX

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.

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to build, repair and/or test equipment of various kinds (electrical, electro‑mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components)
• Work under moderate supervision to perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available; inspect parts for defects; troubleshoot and improve processes
• Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components
• Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress, work expense and labor details; perform computer programming, repair or software installs, if needed

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• 1–2 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of basic hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate’s degree or technical education, certifications or trainings
• A willingness to expand your skills within an analytical/scientific method or operational process
• Solid analytical skills, and an ability to problem‑solve using established operating procedures or scientific methods
• ASSEET
• BSEET (DeVry, TSTC)

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.

Benefits

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.

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.