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At a glance
Applied Materials is hiring a NPC Engineering Technician I (T1) 2nd Shift in Austin, TX. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, first listed on November 3. The advertised pay is $19–$26.40 an hour. Applied Materials has 99 other openings in the US, 24 of them in Austin, TX. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 9 Engineering & Mfg openings in Austin, TX today; the typical one asks for 2 years and advertises about $170,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Applied Materials advertises $19 to $26.40 an hour, a midpoint of $22.70 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 100% of the 11 engineering & mfg jobs in Texas that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $26.63 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $22.70 an hour comes to about $47,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Texas 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.
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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:
$19.00 - $26.40Location:
Austin,TXYou’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 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.
Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with minimal supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
May work from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.
Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes complex technical reports and test procedures.
Performs 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.
Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface across departmental/functional lines. Provides management with technical input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product. Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead".
Functional Knowledge
- Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work
Business Expertise
- Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
Leadership
- May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members
Problem Solving
- Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
Impact
- Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
Interpersonal Skills
- Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
NoRelocation 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.
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