NPC Test Engineer(E4)- Heterogenous Integration

Hardware FYI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX seeks a senior Test Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing test methods for plating system programs while leading DFx initiatives across design and production.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate sourcing with suppliers, and drive corrective actions through PFMEA while maintaining quality and cost targets. Travel up to 20% is expected with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7–10 years of experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical ability to solve everyday problems on the job.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to explain complex information clearly and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for fabrication of parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate product improvements releases and manage manufacturing engineering projects.
• Lead DFx initiatives to estimate and reduce costs and improve product quality.

Skills

DFx principles

Root cause analysis

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PFMEA

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:

$116,000.00 - $159,500.00

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 Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain all methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Work with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and manage manufacturing engineering projects as needed
• Lead team in using design for excellence (DFx) principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and to improve product quality
• Determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements
• Develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies
• Determine root causes and corrective actions for issues that arise during assembly or system testing; perform Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis; and provide reports as needed
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers, helping to develop and update training curriculum
• Coordinate sourcing activities with external or internal suppliers, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years of experience
• Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and technical experience for everyday problem-solving on the job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills—including the ability to clearly explain difficult or sensitive information, and to build consensus

Physical Requirements

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, 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, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also 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.

This role will be supporting the Heterogenous Integration BU as Test Engineering support for their programs. The first program coming through is a Plating System. This will require learning this new product and transitioning it to a volume state.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% 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.

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