Manufacturing Technician II

About Applied Materials

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: Singapore, SGP

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 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.

Position

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that powers today’s technology. You’ll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment—including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs—and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you’ll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize routine work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, and written or verbal instructions to build, repair and/or test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repair. Identify and correct errors.
• Observe all safety standards. Maintain a secure, safe, clean, and healthy work environment. Attend required health and safety training and follow safety and security policies, procedures, and practices. Promptly report accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety department. Follow operating instructions, use protective equipment when required, and use equipment and materials properly. Actively strive to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Utilize test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies, and components. Enter data on computer terminals (progress, work expense, labor details). May perform computer programming, repair, or software installs.
• Detail finished work. Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available to perform build, test, and repair. Inspect parts for defects. Troubleshoot and improve processes.

Competencies

Functional Knowledge

• Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods to perform straightforward activities.

Business Expertise

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others.

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities.

Problem Solving

• Uses standard operating procedures or scientific methods to guide own work and solve standard problems.

Impact

• Impacts own work.

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange information.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1–2 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, and the ability to work in a noisy environment. Use of hand and power tools, and operating cranes and lifters may be required.
• This position involves working in a clean room; use of 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, 10% 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.