Manufacturing Technician III

Applied Materials, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to assemble, repair, and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and fluid delivery systems used in semiconductor fabrication.

You will read schematics and P&IDs, install wiring, integrate subsystems, perform tests with diagnostic equipment, and troubleshoot complex assemblies on the second shift. The role requires an Associate’s degree and 2–4 years of semiconductor or display experience, with related training; the company offers a

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• 2–4 years semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience.
• Related technical trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, fluid delivery, and process equipment assemblies and subassemblies per drawings and BOMs.
• Assemble plumbing skid systems per engineering specifications.
• Perform junction box and control enclosure wiring, device installation, wire termination, cable routing, labeling, and verification of connections.
• Build and integrate complex electro-mechanical modules with interconnection wiring and cable harnesses.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and assembly docs for correct configuration.
• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems; support continuous improvement.
• Receive parts, perform audits, inspect for defects, and document progress.
• Test assemblies with fixtures, measurement tools, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps.
• Complete data entry and job documentation; perform software installs as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and fluid delivery issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Peer leadership

Semiconductor concepts

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Role Responsibilities:

• Use work orders, engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, bills of material (BOMs), and work instructions to build, repair, integrate, and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, fluid delivery, and process equipment assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Assemble and install plumbing skid systems, including tubing, piping, valves, regulators, fittings, filters, gauges, and other fluid delivery components in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Perform junction box and control enclosure wiring, including device installation, wire termination, cable routing, labeling, and verification of electrical connections.
• Build and integrate complex electro-mechanical modules requiring interconnection wiring between subsystems, cable harness installation, point-to-point wiring, and system-level integration.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and assembly documentation to ensure accurate system assembly and configuration.
• Perform a wide variety of 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, as needed
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and fluid delivery systems to identify and resolve assembly and performance issues.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, and serve as an informal resource for junior colleagues

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree
• 2–4 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience
• Related technical trainings and certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid analytical skills, and an ability to problem-solve using established operating procedures or scientific methods
• Demonstrated capability to operate as a peer leader and trainer
• Demonstrated proficiency for required semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes
• 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.

Second Shift

Qualifications

Education:

Associate's Degree

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Additional Information

Shift:

20-Swing (United States of America)

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range

$23.00 - $31.40

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.