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Job ID R2618165
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:
$20.00 - $27.50
Location:
Austin, TX
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.
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.
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’s behind the technology we use every day. 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
- Utilizes routine work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, written and/or verbal instructions to build, repair and/or test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components.
- Performs electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repair. Identifies and corrects errors.
- 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.
- Utilizes test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components. Enters data on computer terminal, such as progress, work expense and labor details. May perform computer programming, repair or software installs.
- Details finished work. Receives parts and performs audits to ensure all necessary parts are available to perform built, test and repair. Inspects parts for defects. Troubleshoots and improves processes.
Other Requirements:
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.
Functional Knowledge
- Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes 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
Production Targets
- Confirm the Module Builds are in Sync with the ETCH Start Ship Schedule and the Work Center Specific Smartsheet/Smart Factory.
- Build completions should measure up against Engineering Cycle Times per OP and validated in IOMS/TLC Utilization Report.
Material Management
- Proficient with managing and ordering Kit Material specific to the ETCH Start Ship Build Schedule.
- Ability to employ the use of various databases for the purposes of monitoring/requesting material critical for Chamber Module Builds including: IOMS, Smart Factory, Smart Sheet, LTS and the Material Request Dashboard.
Leadership Cadence
- Ability provide support and guidance to the Team in regards to Production Goals, Build Schedule, Update Shift Start Status Reports, End of Shift Passdown, Toolbox Audits and Ensure the Work Center maintains 6s Compliance.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
No
Relocation Eligible:
No
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.

Job ID R2618165
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:
$20.00 - $27.50
Location:
Austin, TX
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.
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.
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’s behind the technology we use every day. 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
- Utilizes routine work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts and wire lists, written and/or verbal instructions to build, repair and/or test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies and components.
- Performs electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repair. Identifies and corrects errors.
- 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.
- Utilizes test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components. Enters data on computer terminal, such as progress, work expense and labor details. May perform computer programming, repair or software installs.
- Details finished work. Receives parts and performs audits to ensure all necessary parts are available to perform built, test and repair. Inspects parts for defects. Troubleshoots and improves processes.
Other Requirements:
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.
Functional Knowledge
- Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes 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
Production Targets
- Confirm the Module Builds are in Sync with the ETCH Start Ship Schedule and the Work Center Specific Smartsheet/Smart Factory.
- Build completions should measure up against Engineering Cycle Times per OP and validated in IOMS/TLC Utilization Report.
Material Management
- Proficient with managing and ordering Kit Material specific to the ETCH Start Ship Build Schedule.
- Ability to employ the use of various databases for the purposes of monitoring/requesting material critical for Chamber Module Builds including: IOMS, Smart Factory, Smart Sheet, LTS and the Material Request Dashboard.
Leadership Cadence
- Ability provide support and guidance to the Team in regards to Production Goals, Build Schedule, Update Shift Start Status Reports, End of Shift Passdown, Toolbox Audits and Ensure the Work Center maintains 6s Compliance.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
No
Relocation Eligible:
No
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.
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Tailor your resume to equipment-specific skills
Applied Materials hires Manufacturing Technicians to support CVD, PVD, and etch equipment used in semiconductor fabrication. List specific tool platforms, cleanroom certifications, and any experience with process qualification or preventive maintenance to pass initial screening.
Target openings tied to specific fab sites
Applied Materials posts Manufacturing Technician roles tied to locations like Austin, Santa Clara, and Gloucester. Prioritize sites with active production ramp-ups, where visa sponsorship need is highest and hiring timelines tend to move faster than corporate engineering roles.
Verify your OPT or CPT aligns with the job start date
F-1 students on OPT have a 60-day grace period if employment ends, but Applied Materials needs technicians on-site quickly for production continuity. Confirm your OPT authorization period covers the expected start date before you apply to avoid gaps that delay onboarding.
Understand how H-1B sponsorship works for technician roles
USCIS requires H-1B specialty occupation roles to need at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Applied Materials typically frames Manufacturing Technician sponsorships around materials science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering degrees, so your transcript and degree field matter more than your job title history.
Ask recruiters about LCA prevailing wage tier upfront
DOL requires employers to file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets the prevailing rate for your location and role. For Manufacturing Technician positions, the LCA tier affects your offer structure, so clarify with the recruiter which wage level they intend to use before you receive a formal offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find open technician roles at Applied Materials
Manufacturing Technician openings at Applied Materials that include visa sponsorship are not always tagged consistently on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Applied Materials roles that support H-1B, OPT, and TN candidates, so you're not applying blind.
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Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Technicians?
Yes, Applied Materials sponsors H-1B visas for Manufacturing Technician roles. Because H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, Applied Materials typically structures these roles around a requirement for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field. Your degree field and how it connects to the specific technician function will be evaluated during the petition.
How do I apply for Manufacturing Technician jobs at Applied Materials?
You can find and apply for Manufacturing Technician roles at Applied Materials through the Applied Materials careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers. When applying, highlight hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment platforms, cleanroom protocols, and any process qualification or equipment maintenance background, since those details directly match what hiring teams screen for at the technician level.
Which visa types does Applied Materials commonly use for Manufacturing Technician roles?
Applied Materials sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for technician roles requiring a specialty degree, and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students currently enrolled or recently graduated. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering-adjacent occupations. For longer-term pathways, Applied Materials also files EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions, which require PERM labor certification through the DOL before the immigrant visa petition can proceed.
What qualifications does Applied Materials expect for sponsored Manufacturing Technician roles?
Applied Materials typically looks for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field, particularly for sponsored roles that need to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment such as CVD, PVD, or etch tools, familiarity with cleanroom environments, and the ability to read and interpret technical schematics are practical qualifications that differentiate candidates at the shortlist stage.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take after receiving an offer from Applied Materials?
For H-1B sponsorship, Applied Materials files the petition after April 1 for an October 1 start date, meaning the process is tied to USCIS's annual cap and lottery cycle. If you're already on F-1 OPT, you can start earlier while the H-1B petition is pending. TN visas for eligible nationals can be processed at the border with offer documentation in hand, making the timeline significantly shorter than the H-1B route.
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