Engineering Technician V

Overview

Engineering Technician V at Applied Materials

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

Job : R2515531

This role involves performing advanced electro-mechanical technical functions, testing and troubleshooting, and contributing to NPI and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Base pay range: $39.00/hr - $53.45/hr

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
No

• Perform complex electro-mechanical technical functions including design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.
• Test and troubleshoot system-level and component-level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with minimal supervision; apply technical knowledge to solve difficult problems.
• Possibly perform more complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
• Work from limited or no documentation; investigate, compile data, document and recommend changes using applicable reporting processes to enhance product performance.
• Compile logbooks and test procedures documentation; assist in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures; write complex technical reports and test procedures.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to engineering and manufacturing documentation and specifications.
• Ensure safety standards are observed; maintain a safe and clean work environment; participate in required health and safety training and report incidents as needed.
• Provide technical input to management to address problems at system and manufacturing process levels; interact across departmental lines.
• Provide training to lower-level Engineering Technicians; act as a technical resource for a platform or product; contribute to development of procedures and documentation for NPI; may serve as a Quality Lead.

• Full understanding of the company’s manufacturing and/or engineering processes; excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface across teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to junior staff when needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to exercise judgment to identify and resolve problems with minimal precedent.
• Ability to influence the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams.
• Effective interpersonal skills; clear communication and diplomacy in interactions.

• Physically demanding position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and operating tools; ability to distinguish colors; tolerance for noise; driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.
• Clean room work may be required, with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Applied Materials offers a comprehensive benefits program; details provided by the recruiter and on the careers site.

This description reflects a high-level summary of duties and qualifications and is subject to change. This posting does not guarantee employment.