Test Engineer IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock award program

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking a Test Engineer IV to sustain deployed fixtures, minimize downtime, and coordinate calibration activities across multiple projects. You will lead fixture maintenance, drive new fixture designs, and manage project requirements while interfacing with customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, cost-aware fixture development, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact.
• Coordinates/Performs test fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required.
• Leads test fixture equipment maintenance program and coordinates efforts accordingly.
• Tracks metrics and report out performance, and initiate CIP opportunities as required based on historical data.
• Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures.
• Drives new test fixture designs and implement as necessary.
• Manages multiple development projects simultaneously and delivers to predetermined project requirements.
• Regularly interacts with customer on deliverables and responsible for reporting out project/program performance.
• Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required.
• Drives applicable manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.
• Estimates test fixture manufacturing cost, determines scheduling requirements and makes recommendations for new fixture designs.
• Leads teams across multiple functional groups in the use of DFx principles to reduce costs and improve delivered quality.
• Leads the development of SOW's for assigned test fixtures and/or test programs.
• Coordinates efforts of all stakeholders to ensure alignment on test specs and project requirements.
• May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.
• Drives test mapping/gap analysis exercises as requested.
• Participates in the preparation of concept and feasibility studies.
• Gathers operational test data and evaluates results; manages corrective actions.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies.
• Identifies, documents and implements new business processes and efficiency improvement tools.
• Mentors and trains lower level engineers; identifies training needs, updates training curriculums, and develops training programs.
• Coordinates sourcing activities with external suppliers, as required.
• Ensures SOW alignment with supplier and drive projects to closure per customer expectations.
• Leads Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

Skills

Test fixture management

Project leadership

DFx principles

Cost reduction

SOW development

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Engineering change requests

Job description

## Test Engineer IVApply: Billerica,MA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2624203**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 - $159,500.00Location:Billerica,MAYou’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.**Key Responsibilities**Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact. Coordinates/Performs test fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required. Leads test fixture equipment maintenance program and coordinates efforts accordingly. Tracks metrics and report out performance, and initiate CIP opportunities as required based on historical data.Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures. Drives new test fixture designs and implement as necessary. Manages multiple development projects simultaneously and delivers to predetermined project requirements. Regularly interacts with customer on deliverables and responsible for reporting out project/program performance. Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required. Drives applicable manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.Estimates test fixture manufacturing cost, determines scheduling requirements and makes recommendations for new fixture designs. Leads teams across multiple functional groups in the use of DFx principles to reduce costs and improve delivered quality.Leads the development of SOW's for assigned test fixtures and/or test programs. Coordinates efforts of all stakeholders to ensure alignment on test specs and project requirements. May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities. Drives test mapping/gap analysis exercises as requested.Participates in the preparation of concept and feasibility studies. Gathers operational test data and evaluates results; manages corrective actions.Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Identifies, documents and implements new business processes and efficiency improvement tools. Mentors and trains lower level engineers; identifies training needs, updates training curriculums, and develops training programs.Coordinates sourcing activities with external suppliers, as required. Ensures SOW alignment with supplier and drive projects to closure per customer expectations.Leads Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.**Functional Knowledge*** Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field**Business Expertise*** Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services**Leadership*** May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity**Problem Solving*** Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions**Impact*** Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies**Interpersonal Skills*** Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of viewFirst Shift**Additional Information****Time Type:**Full time**Employee Type:**Assignee / Regular**Travel:**No**Relocation Eligible:**NoThe 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.