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
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 3+)
Typical $60k–$100k, from 8 postings that list pay.
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.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Applied Materials
We found 4 people at this company and state: 2 on the team, 2 leaders. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Applied Materials in Tempe
1 other open role at this site · 4 people we found on the manufacturing team.
- Process Engineer · Process
Full description from Applied MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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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