About the Role
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test display and wafer fabrication equipment. You will be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment, including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs, and conduct audits to ensure parts availability and inspect for defects. Utilizing test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps, you will test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to enhance processes.
Responsibilities
- Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to build, repair and/or test equipment of various kinds (electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components)
- Perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs under moderate supervision
- Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available; inspect parts for defects; troubleshoot and improve processes
- Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components
- Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress, work expense and labor details; perform computer programming, repair or software installs, if needed
Requirements
- A high school diploma
- 1–2 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience
- Ability to follow standard operation procedures (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of basic hand tools
- An Associate’s degree or technical education, certifications or trainings
- A willingness to expand your skills within an analytical/scientific method or operational process
- Solid analytical skills, and an ability to problem-solve using established operating procedures or scientific methods
- ASSEET
- BSEET (DeVry, TSTC)
- 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, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.
- Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Skills
- Materials science and engineering
- Semiconductor chip manufacturing
- Advanced display technology
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Testing
- Auditing
- Process improvement
- Test fixtures
- Electronic measurement equipment
- Leak detectors
- Vacuum pumps
- Data entry
- Computer programming
- Software installation
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Basic hand tools
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full time
- Assignee / Regular
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- High school diploma
- Associate’s degree or technical education, certifications or trainings
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $27.50
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day
- Programs and support for personal and professional growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program
About the Company
- Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions foundational to virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display.
- The equipment created and serviced is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips.
- The company advances the world’s technology through materials science and engineering.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
