Test Manufacturing Engineer - Kalispell

Make Choteau Home; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Kalispell, MT seeks an engineering professional to develop and optimize test procedures for semiconductor equipment. You will gather and analyze data, drive continuous improvements, and coordinate product changes with design and operations teams.

The role involves testing scripts, motion control applications, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to reduce costs and improve quality. Travel and clean-room exposure may be involved.

Qualifications

• Upgrade or downgrade software on servers and standalone computers.
• Configure and troubleshoot servers, ethernet hubs and switches.
• Write and optimize advanced test scripts for semiconductor equipment.
• Develop and improve test procedures for module and system levels.
• Ability to work with motion controls and ballast of robotics sequences.
• Understand BOM, FPY/NSR and related lists for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and uses test procedures and may define test specifications with design/software engineering.
• Gathers data, evaluates results, and applies corrective actions.
• Implements methods for fabrication of parts and assemblies.
• Coordinates release of product improvements and new products.
• Estimates manufacturing costs and standards; suggests tooling needs.
• Performs root cause analysis and failure reporting during assembly and test.

Skills

SW upgrade/downgrade

Server & network hardware

Motion control systems

Testing scripts optimization

Software simulation fixtures

Electrical/pneumatic/fluid knowledge

Troubleshooting electrical/pneumatic

Test procedures development

BOM/FPY/NSR tracking

Tools

Test fixtures

Motion control hardware|setup

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

Develops and uses test procedures, including assisting with the definition of test specifications with design / software engineering. May work with test engineering on the design and development of text fixtures. May assist in the coordination of test fixture sourcing activities.

Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; may take corrective/continuous improvement actions.

Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.

Interfaces with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and/or new products. Launches, releases, approves and implements or issues engineering change requests as required to support design engineering and Operations with new and existing products.

Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Uses DfX principles to reduce manufacturing and/or product costs, and improve delivered product quality.

Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Participates in the development and maintenance of new and existing business processes; updates as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.

Determines root cause and corrective action analysis for issues that arise during assembly and/or test of systems; provides failure analysis report as required.

Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

Other 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.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in challenging situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Upgrade/down grade SW on servers and standalone computers


• Configure advanced systems of servers, ethernet hubs and switches


• Demonstrate a mastery in electrical, pneumatic, fluid, and gas flow schematics


• Able to write advanced testing scripts and optimizethose scripts in a semiconductor equipment build and test environment


• Use software simulation fixtures in the creation of motion control scripts for robotics and machine sequencing


• Submit test fixture requests


• Working knowledge of motion controls, software configurations, plasma, vacuum (ex. venturi on UPA and pump on FI/pre-clean), pressure, fluid leak check


• Working knowledge to trouble shoot and fix electrical, pneumatic, or plumbing issues


• Develop new test procedures at module and system levels or on simple/basic test fixtures


• Understanding of BOM and able to perform FFF, SRT list, Webbook, NSR and FPY.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% 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.