Engineering Technician IV - R&D - 2nd shift

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

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. 

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety standards and proactively maintain a safe work environment.
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform high voltage electrical, high vacuum, and mechanical diagnostics; modify and rebuild modules; and execute preventative maintenance.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineers and scientists to address high-value customer challenges and support new product development.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logbooks, compile test data, and provide clear, detailed reports to project teams.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct engineering tests, interpret results, and communicate results in detail.
• Attention to detail: Work from schematics, diagrams, written procedures, and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest process improvements and contribute to equipment reliability initiatives.
• Training: Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in a technical field preferred; high school diploma with 4–7 years of technician experience in a high-tech environment required.

• Experience:
  • 2–3 years in semiconductor equipment maintenance or related field preferred
  • Experience with Applied Materials/Varian tools preferred
• Technical Skills:
  • Understanding of electrical circuitry
  • Familiarity with vacuum systems and RF plasma technology a plus
• Other Requirements:
  • Ability to travel when needed to support customer or project needs

Desired Traits

• Safety-first mindset
• Strong work ethic and hands on approach
• Positive attitude toward challenges
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback

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 or operating 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.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

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.

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.