Engineering Technician IV - R&D - 2nd shift

Successful candidate will perform testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on Plasma Etch and other RF Plasma Systems, working closely with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal performance and reliability.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety standards and proactively maintain a safe work environment.\n * Equipment Maintenance \u0026 Troubleshooting: Perform high voltage electrical, high vacuum, and mechanical diagnostics; modify and rebuild modules; and execute preventative maintenance.\n * Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineers and scientists to address high-value customer challenges and support new product development.\n * Documentation \u0026 Reporting: Maintain accurate logbooks, compile test data, and provide clear, detailed reports to project teams.\n * Testing \u0026 Validation: Conduct engineering tests, interpret results, and communicate results in detail.\n * Attention to detail: Work from schematics, diagrams, written procedures, and identify areas for improvement.\n * Continuous Improvement: Suggest process improvements and contribute to equipment reliability initiatives.\n * Training: Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n * Education: Associate degree in a technical field preferred; high school diploma with 4\u20137 years of technician experience in a high-tech environment required.\n\n\n * Experience: \n * 2\u20133 years in semiconductor equipment maintenance or related field preferred\n * Experience with Applied Materials/Varian tools preferred\n * Technical Skills: \n * Understanding of electrical circuitry\n * Familiarity with vacuum systems and RF plasma technology a plus\n * Other Requirements: \n * Ability to travel when needed to support customer or project needs\n\n\n\nDesired Traits\n\n * Safety-first mindset\n * Strong work ethic and hands on approach\n * Positive attitude toward challenges\n * Excellent communication and teamwork skills\n * Willingness to learn and accept feedback\n\n\n\nThis 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 or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.\n\nAdditionally, 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.\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nAssociate\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n4 - 7 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n20-Swing (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 20% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$29.00 - $39.60\n\nThe 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. \n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. \n