Manufacturing Technician Ii jobs at Applied Materials in United States, Austin

Key Responsibilities

Performs routine to moderately complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as 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.

May test and troubleshoot system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems. May perform new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.

Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or plans to perform routine testing and troubleshooting.

Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills.

May perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.

Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.

Becomes familiar with current manufacturing and/or engineering processes and stays informed of any changes in procedures. Assists in the correction of problems.

May perform rework as a result of testing. Generates Quality Notifications.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities

Business Expertise

• Has good understanding of how the team integrates with others

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange of information

Key Responsibilities

Performs all standard service activities through Tier I unassisted. Performs standard Tier II with assistance. Able to perform routine preventative maintenance within established timeframes. Completes quality repairs.

Responds to fab issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls. May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.

Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers as needed.

Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.

Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.

Functional Knowledge

• Has established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities

Business Expertise

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others in the discipline
• Assumes responsibility for full customer satisfaction assuring excellent relations within assigned area

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload

Problem Solving

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options

Impact

• Impacts own team through the quality of the services or information provided; follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange information

Skills/Experience

• Cognizant of safety and able to design test equipment with safety first in mind.
• Ability to read engineering drawings & perform test fixtures design and develop engineering drawings user manuals for the automated test equipment.
• Automated test equipment development and experience knowledgeable of electromechanical assemblies and sensor technologies (vacuum sensors, accelerometers, thermocouple etc.)
• Data acquisition hardware & software expertise. Ability to understand and write code (C, C#) is a plus
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal & communication skills. Pays attention to details able to work in lab environment.
• Able to work independently and in team environment with limited supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype, tools and test fixtures.
• Provide test fixture support on all installed base test fixtures
• Collaborate with new product engineers, capture test requirements, good communication skills and excellent customer service.
• Knowledgeable in AMAT vacuum Robots, COBOTs and industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact.Coordinates/Performstest fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required.
• Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures. Begin evaluating, designing and project managing own test fixture projects and solicit assistance as needed. Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required.
• Uses basic engineering and DFx principles to estimate and reduce test fixture development costs and improve delivered fixture quality;
• Develops and uses test procedures. Assists with the definition of test specifications with design, software, and manufacturing engineering. May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.
• Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; may takecorrective/continuousimprovement actions.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Participates in the development and maintenance of new and existing business processes; updates as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.
• Determines root cause and corrective action analysis for issues that arise during design and deployment of test fixtures and provides failure analysis report as required.
• Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product/Fixture Development.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Key Responsibilities

Performs inspection of purchased parts, materials, components, and/or equipment. Confirm accuracy and develop inspection methods of manufactured parts.

Assists in determining methods, sequences, and procedures used for inspection. And will perform all levels of inspections.

Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary. Read and interpret intermediate technical drawings and specification requirements.

Document results by recording and writing detailed test results and quality problem reports.

Utilize Advanced Problem Solving abilities to identify complex root causes and solutions.

Understanding and apply Statistical Methods/Applications & use of complex precision measuring inspection tooling, gauges, and equipment (CMM- use of and basic programming capability)

Develops audit methods, sequences, and procedures used for inspection. In addition, perform complex audits.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

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

Leadership

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

Problem Solving

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

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

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

This is a 2nd Shift Position.

• Calypso Experience Preferred
• Optical Inspection Preferred
• SAP familiarity a plus

• Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities

• Has good understanding of how the team integrates with others

• Has no supervisory responsibilities

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods

• Impacts the quality of own work

• Uses communication skills to exchange of information

• Develop and maintain methods, operating sequences, and processes for the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Lead initiatives to address field non-conformances through closed-loop corrective actions that permanently resolve issues.
• Drive design improvements for DDP chambers to enhance reliability and performance.
• Manage product transitions for DDP systems into manufacturing, ensuring smooth ramp-up and adherence to quality standards.
• Optimize test and build documentation to improve efficiency and reduce errors across manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement test fixtures to support robust testing and validation of assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, managing manufacturing engineering projects as needed.
• Apply Design for Excellence (DFx) principles to reduce manufacturing and product costs while improving quality.
• Determine time standards and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly or system testing issues; conduct PFMEA and provide detailed reports.
• Mentor and train junior engineers , fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of direct experience with DDP products in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and implement permanent solutions.

• Prior experience in:
  • Addressing field non-conformances with closed-loop corrective actions.
  • Design improvements for HDP chambers.
  • Transitioning CVD products into manufacturing.
  • Optimizing test/build documentation and developing test fixtures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical information and build consensus across teams.

This position may require standing for extended periods, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinguishing colors, and working in noisy environments. Work may occur in cleanroom conditions requiring PPE such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Key Responsibilities

Performs inspection of purchased parts, materials, components, and/or equipment. Confirm accuracy and develop inspection methods of manufactured parts.

Assists in determining methods, sequences, and procedures used for inspection. And will perform all levels of inspections.

Utilizes drawings, specifications, industry standards, and sketches, adapting inspection measuring devices and procedures when necessary. Read and interpret intermediate technical drawings and specification requirements.

Document results by recording and writing detailed test results and quality problem reports.

Utilize Advanced Problem Solving abilities to identify complex root causes and solutions.

Understanding and apply Statistical Methods/Applications & use of complex precision measuring inspection tooling, gauges, and equipment (CMM- use of and basic programming capability)

Develops audit methods, sequences, and procedures used for inspection. In addition, perform complex audits.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

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

Leadership

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

Problem Solving

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

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

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

This is a 1st Shift Position.

• Calypso Experience Preferred
• Optical Inspection Preferred
• SAP familiarity a plus