Engineering Technician IV

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

Location:

Tainan,TWN

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. 

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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 experience with one of the Applied Materials 200MM products. Endura, Producer, CVD Centura, CMP , Etch or EPI Final test or field start up procedures.
• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

• Has experience with one of the Applied Materials 200MM products. Endura, Producer, CVD Centura, CMP , Etch or EPI Final test or field start up process
• 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

Experience with one of the Applied Materials 200MM products. Endura, Producer, CVD Centura, CMP , Etch or EPI Final test process

• Travel to customer sites globally to perform T0.1. and some limited T2 support
• May at times be responsible to lead improvement projects
• May be called on to lead start up teams at customer fab locations
• May be called on to work MFG 1st and 2nd shifts when not on start up assignments
• 50% travel

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.