Engineering Technician IV - 1st Shift

Engineering Technician IV – 1st Shift

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

• Salary: $29.00 – $39.60 per hour
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX
• You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth while tackling challenges and driving innovative solutions for our customers.
• 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.

• NPI Test Bay Setup and Preventative Maintenance — Sets up test bay fixtures and required facilities to test chambers. Installs correct software versions in test bay before the chamber moves into test. Checks HX/Chiller fill levels, PCW flow, communication cable functionality, MOXA addresses, and process kit audits. Leads procurement and maintenance of test equipment.
• New Product Test Ticket Management — Manages test tickets for new products on both the NPI and volume manufacturing lines, including troubleshooting, working with NPI and NPT Manufacturing Engineers, and documenting the resolution.
• Test Cable Assembly — Assembles new test cables and jumpers for chambers, gen racks, and peripheral equipment.
• Supporting Manufacturing Engineers — Assists MEs in carrying out projects to upgrade, deploy, repair, and correct test bays and fixtures. Documents and provides important feedback to eliminate future test issues.
• Rework — Assists with rework activity, such as mechanical repair, related to DMRs or part number changes.

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, working in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some, use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Because the position involves 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.

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within an analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work.

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members.

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams.

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

This position requires experience in testing and troubleshooting complex chambers without engineering support. Must be proficient in researching and resolving issues, communicating complex information, and must be able to work independently without regular supervision.

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…