United States, Washington, Manufacturing Technician jobs

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

What We Offer

Key Responsibilities

*Shift assignment will be four days per week, 6AM to 6PM or 6PM to 6AM

- Prepares wafers for experimentation to include cleaning. Loads wafers, prepares reactor for experimentation and cleans reactors. Operates reactor to perform etch process. Recommends performance of process system and troubleshooting.

- Prepare cross section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) and TEM, including cutting, mounting coupons, cleaning, coating and submission.

- Records process conditions and experimental observations. Evaluates wafers and coupons, including modification of the process recipes.

- Prepares graphs and tables summarizing results.

- Coordinates with process engineers on wafer evaluations. Sets up equipment for experiments.

Uses quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge to draw conclusions from data. Assists in training lower level technicians.

- Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures including, sample prep, and special sample handling.

Knowledgeably operates laboratory process equipment and instrumentation.

Functional Knowledge

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

Problem Solving

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

Interpersonal Skills

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

Key Responsibilities

Performs 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.

Tests and troubleshoots 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 moderate testing and troubleshooting.

Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing department procedures.

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.

Performs necessary rework and assists in determining remedies for malfunctions and generates Quality Notifications.

Other 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.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information

What We Offer

Applied Materials’ Additive Manufacturing Team is searching for an intern to join our team in Summer 2026! The team works to develop and test components and processes to further Applied Material’s standing in the semiconductor industry. The position will entail the following:

• Working with other engineers, supporting measurement and analysis efforts associated with Additive Manufacturing design.
• Develop a GUI to control a test stand
• Design and order fixtures for the test stand as needed
• Write procedures or test plans for data collection as needed
• Completing a research project that will expand best known methods. Publish articles on Applied Wiki (internal online encyclopedia).
• Weekly meetings with supervisor to review status of assigned projects.
• Assisting with other Team projects, tasks, and activities.

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience with CAD software, Creo preferred
• Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• Quick learner
  

2026 Summer Internship program start/end dates:

$31 - $41 per hour