Sr. Mechanical Technician

0001 Applied Materials, Inc; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to build and test multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly, troubleshoot, and repair while documenting progress and ensuring parts availability.

Collaborate with engineers to improve processes, participate in QA if needed, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of mechanical assembly experience or comparable industry/military background.
• Specialized expertise in analytical/scientific areas for complex work.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies.
• Perform audits to ensure parts availability and defects-free components.
• Use test fixtures and measurement equipment to test assemblies and document progress.

Skills

Semiconductor concepts

Senior level assembly

Analytical thinking

Tools

Test fixtures

Electronic measurement equipment

Leak detectors

Vacuum pumps

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: $27.50 - $37.40
Location: Billerica,MA

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

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.

Role 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)
• Perform a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available and free of defects
• 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
• Work closely with engineering on developing and proposing new processes and procedures, and provide input on new product design and integration
• 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 at customer sites and provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes

Minimum Qualifications

• 4–7 years of Mechanical Assembly experience, or comparable industry or military experience
• Specialized expertise within an analytical/scientific area for performing complex work

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

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 operating heavy machinery. 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, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Not Specified
• 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.
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