CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician (Weekend Shift)
Applied Materials · Gloucester, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Gloucester, MA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SPC
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $107k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 51 live postings that list pay, out of 72 quality engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 71 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$138k, from 39 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 68%
- FDA / GMP 58%
- CAPA 50%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
- ISO 13485 44%
- FMEA 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Applied Materials in Gloucester
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Full description from Applied MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Your
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of hands-on SEM or CD-SEM experience, including basic troubleshooting and repair tools.
- ✓Preferred is a bachelor’s degree in STEM, with a preference for Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- ✓Knowledge of vacuum science, semiconductor process modules, characterization techniques, and semiconductor fabrication is preferred.
- ✓Ability to work alone in a small highly dynamic team, in an agile environment while interfacing with multiple functional areas.
- ✓Demonstrated strong attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and report results in a timely manner.
- ✓Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills, with a customer-support mindset and sense of urgency.
- ✓Ability to sit or stand inside a cleanroom for short periods while fully gowned.
Functional Knowledge: Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes and troubleshooting procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
Business Expertise : Has a good understanding of how the team integrated with others to achieve objectives.
Relocation Package : Domestic Full Relocation
This is a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10 hour per day over the weekend shift.
Additional Information
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary
$29.00 - $39.60
Location
Gloucester,MA
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 .
CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician (Weekend Shift)
Job
will include but are not limited to
- •Perform wafer and device characterization using the CD-SEM Verity platform in support of Applied Materials applications development, field escalations, customer demonstrations, and tool development. Sample types include both FEOL and BEOL structures.
- •Develop imaging acquisition recipes and optimized algorithms to provide accurate CD, CDU, LER, and LWR measurements, under the guidance of senior process engineers.
- •Report results to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations.
- •Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure high performance and >90% uptime under the guidance of senior engineering technicians. Track and schedule preventive maintenance with the internal team.
- •Thoroughly document all maintenance and repairs performed in an established logbook and tracking program.
- •Generate statistical process control reports and/or tool health monitoring metrics to track tool performance as recommended by the metrology manufacturer.
- •Support operating other metrology equipment in a lab environment for implanter characterization, as time permits.
- •Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.
- •This position is 100% on-site and follows a compressed weekend shift: 10 hours per day, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday through Monday.
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Not Specified
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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.
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.