Engineering Technician I at Applied Materials

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$19.00 - $26.40

Location:

Austin,TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams to resolve product quality issues and inquiries.

• Support Quality Engineers with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality notifications.

• Investigate product, test, and process issues across multiple product lines and business units using schematics, diagrams, procedures, and verbal or written instructions.

• Perform hands-on evaluations, including inspections, testing, measurements, data collection, failure analysis, and support of customer returns (RMA).

• Travel periodically (~10%) to the Montana manufacturing site to learn processes, support investigations, and collaborate with site teams.

• Document test results, findings, and conclusions clearly in reports, databases, logbooks, procedures, and customer-facing communications.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to drive timely resolution of quality issues.

• Follow established quality systems and procedures while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Comply with all safety, health, and security requirements; maintain a clean and safe work environment; attend required training; report hazards or incidents; and use equipment and protective gear properly.

• Develop familiarity with current manufacturing and engineering processes.

• Perform product rework as required based on testing outcomes.

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

• Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes to perform straightforward activities

Business Expertise

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Uses standard operating procedures or scientific methods to guide own work and solve standard problems

Impact

• Impacts own work

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange information

Additional Information Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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. 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.

In addition, 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.