Test Engineer II - (E2)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

Salary:
$76,000.00 - $104,500.00

• BSEE or BSME or BS computer engineering preferably Master's degree in one of these disciplines.
• Expertise in hardware and software development to test AMAT assemblies and modules.
• Cognizant of safety and able to design test equipment with safety first in mind.
• Ability to read engineering drawings & perform test fixtures design and develop engineering drawings user manuals for the automated test equipment.
• Automated test equipment development and experience knowledgeable of electromechanical assemblies and sensor technologies (vacuum sensors, accelerometers, thermocouple etc.)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal & communication skills. Pays attention to details able to work in lab environment.
• Ability to drive or fly to CM locations frequently to provide support, install new equipment or perform preventative maintenance on install base
• Able to work independently and in team environment with limited supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype, tools and test fixtures.
• Provide test fixture support on all installed base test fixtures
• Collaborate with new product engineers, capture test requirements, good communication skills and excellent customer service.

• Develop HW and SW for automated test equipment
• Develop project requirements, design, create BOM, order parts, develop build instructions for the lab Tech to fabricate, Debug and deploy.
• Expertise in problem solving, and ability to prioritize while working on multiple projects in parallel.
• 15% business travel
• Provide TF sustaining support for deployed fixtures to ensure minimal down time and customer impact. Coordinates/Performs test fixture PM and Calibration activities as scheduled and follows-up on OOT issues as required.
• Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures. Begin evaluating, designing and project managing own test fixture projects and solicit assistance as needed. Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required.
• Uses basic engineering and DFx principles to estimate and reduce test fixture development costs and improve delivered fixture quality;
• Develops and uses test procedures. Assists with the definition of test specifications with design, software, and manufacturing engineering. May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.
• Gathers operational and test data and evaluates results; may take corrective/continuous improvement actions.
• Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Participates in the development and maintenance of new and existing business processes; updates as necessary to ensure current practices are documented.
• Determines root cause and corrective action analysis for issues that arise during design and deployment of test fixtures and provides failure analysis report as required.
• Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product/Fixture Development.

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional team player
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations