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Applied Materials is hiring a Engineering Technician in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $24.50–$34.10 an hour. Applied Materials has 99 other openings in the US, 48 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 4 Engineering & Mfg openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 2 years and advertises about $58,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Applied Materials advertises $24.50 to $34.10 an hour, a midpoint of $29.30 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 53% of the 15 engineering & mfg jobs in California that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $29.25 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $29.30 an hour comes to about $61,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Applied Materials
Applied Materials has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 11 states. Most are in software & IT (48), product & design (14) and engineering & mfg (10). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (49), Austin, TX (25) and Gloucester, MA (6). None of them is fully remote, 22% are open to entry-level candidates and 94% show pay. We collect Applied Materials' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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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:
$24.50 - $34.10Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’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
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.
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 oroperating 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 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
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Relocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Applied Materials' official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Applied Materials will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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