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Equipment and Manufacturing Technician - (T5)

Applied Materials · Tempe, AZ

Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Tempe, AZ. Be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment--including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components.

They ask for
10+ years
Tools it names
Kaizen, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 14 other live manufacturing postings in Arizona.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $60k–$100k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • CNC 60%
  • Machining 53%
  • ✓ Tooling 53%
  • ✓ Team leadership 40%
  • Root cause 20%
  • GD&T 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Utilizes work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, parts and wire lists, written and/or verbal instructions to build, repair and/or test electrical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components.
  • ◆Performs a wide variety of electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repair. Identifies and corrects errors. Highly effective at providing standard training.
  • ◆Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and sepractices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipmeequipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • ◆Utilizes test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components. Enters data on progress, work expense and labor details. May perform computer programming, repair or software
  • ◆Checks own work for conformance to specifications. Thorough working knowledge of job assignments. Details finished work. Receives parts and performs audits toavailable to perform build, test and repair. Inspects parts for defects. Advanced troubleshooting capability and process improvement.
  • ◆Recognized as a resource for a particular product(s) or platform(s). Highly proficient with assembly test processes and troubleshooting required to solve quality issues
  • ◆Works closely with engineering on development of procedures and New Product Integration into the manufacturing line. Able to provide input on product "manufacturing design.
  • ◆Provides training and support to lower level mfg. technicians and assemblers. May serve as Quality Lead and focal point for quality processes within the department tools to lead problem solving. May lead Kaizens or DMIAC for work center or unit. Able to assist with quality issues at a customer site and provide feedback to improve. Assist supervisor in alignment of resources to daily production needs.

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Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, 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 indoor 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, safe chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

Has comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline

Business Expertise

Has in-depth understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives

Leadership

May act as a lead for the team, may coordinate the work of others beyond own area. May provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of ide

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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

$32.50 - $44.60

Location

Tempe Spares Mfg,AZ

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 .

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll 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 perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

T5 Manufacturing Technician V - (T5)

General Profile

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