Manufacturing Technician

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work in a cleanroom environment to process critical chamber components that are installed in our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs- and perform inspections to ensure parts and assemblies are free of defects. Using test fixtures, electronic and optical measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, and perform repairs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Clean and process critical chamber components in a cleanroom environment
• Use optical and electric metrology tools to measure parts and sub-assemblies
• Receive parts and perform cosmetic and optical inspections to ensure parts are free of defects
• Work closely with engineers to conduct root cause analysis and development corrective actions of product quality excursions
• Work closely with engineering on developing and proposing new fixtures, processes, and procedures to improve production quality and efficiency
• Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to repair and/or test equipment of various kinds (electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of vacuum and optical systems
• Participate in a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Use test fixtures, electronic and optical measurement equipment, leak detectors to test assemblies, subassemblies, and components
• Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress; perform computer programming, repair, or software installs, as needed
• Provide training and support to lower-level technicians; assist supervisor in aligning resources for daily production needs
• Serve as a Quality Lead for processes, as needed; assist with quality issues and provide feedback to improve manufacturing processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in vacuum process and chemical cleaning of semiconductor components are a plus.
• 4–7 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience
• Specialized expertise within an analytical/scientific area for performing complex work
• Ability to lift 30 lbs., and work with Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes
• Ability to operate as a senior technical leader and present projects with minimal supervision
• Proven and capable people leadership (of teams 5+)
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to support teams, as needed
• ASSEET
• BSEET (DeVry, TSTC)

*Work over weekends is required.

Physical Requirements:

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.

Additionally, because this position 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.

## Qualifications

### Education:

Associate's Degree

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### Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

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## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

No

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$31.50 - $42.90

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.