Test Engineer III - (E3)

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. Leads test fixture equipment maintenance program and coordinates efforts accordingly. Tracks metrics and report out performance as required.

Interfaces with other test engineers and BU customers to coordinate the deployment of new test fixtures. Drives new test fixture designs and implement as necessary. Documents and tracks deployment issues to closure and initiates appropriate engineering change request as required. Drives applicable manufacturing engineering ePLC deliverables.

Estimates test fixture manufacturing cost, determines scheduling requirements and makes recommendations for new fixture designs. Leads team in the use of DFx principles to reduce costs and improve delivered quality.

Leads the development of SOW’s for assigned test fixtures. Coordinates efforts of all stakeholders to ensure alignment on test specs and project requirements. May assist in the coordination and/or execution of test fixture sourcing activities.

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. Drives corrective actions if necessary.

Evaluates work methods, procedures and policies. Develops and maintains new business processes; edits as necessary to ensure current practices are documented. Mentors and trains lower level engineers.

May coordinate outsourcing activities with external test fixture suppliers.

Performs Process Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis when working with New Product Development.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

• Team player

• Software development capabilities, control systems, interlocks, C#, C and HW -SW interfaces like serial, ethercat, DNET.

• Develop detailed drawing, docs and knowledgeable of Semi-equipment., + Ability to read engineering drawings & perform test fixtures design and develop engineering drawings user manuals for the automated test equipment.

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 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.