R&D Engineering Technician III; 1st & 2nd Shift - Gloucester, MA

Who We Are

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: $25.00 – $34.70

Location:

Gloucester, 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 global company.

Our engineering group based in Gloucester, MA is looking to grow our team of technicians in the implant systems group. Experience in the semiconductor industry is desired, but not necessary. Individuals with a passion for learning, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining high‑tech systems in a team‑oriented environment will find a rewarding opportunity as part of our team.

Applied Materials’ implant systems portfolio includes line‑of‑sight beam line systems and plasma doping. These systems deliver leading‑edge beam angle control, dose control, uniformity, and wafer‑to‑wafer repeatability. The successful candidate will perform machine testing and maintenance on Ion Implanters and RF Plasma Systems. Candidates must take direction from management staff (physicists and engineers) and be able to independently provide expertise to accomplish assigned tasks.

They must have the ability to communicate effectively and interact with a diverse project team to collect, compile, maintain, and interpret data and test results accurately.

Openings available for 1st Shift and 2nd Shift.

1st Shift: 7 am – 3:30 pm

2nd Shift: 3 pm – 11:30 pm

• Observe all safety standards and actively strive to work safely to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Work with cross‑functional teams (various engineers and scientists) to solve high‑value problems for customers and assist in new product development.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, written procedures, verbal instruction, layouts or plans to perform testing and troubleshooting.
• Assist engineers and scientists as they create, modify, test, and develop Ion implanters, RF plasma systems, and other semiconductor equipment.
• Conduct engineering tests, collect test results, and relay data back to the team.
• Utilize strong written communication skills to maintain logbooks.
• Identify specification issues with an eye for technical accuracy and thoroughness.

• Possess a safety‑first mindset.
• Enjoy hands‑on work.
• Positive approach to challenges.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to accept and learn from feedback.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

• 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 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.

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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