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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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Certify Your Equipment Documentation Before Applying
Applied Materials Operations Technician roles require hands-on proficiency with semiconductor fab equipment. Gather documentation of your technical training, equipment certifications, and any cleanroom experience before submitting applications, since hiring managers screen for these credentials early.
Target Facilities With Active Production Demand
Applied Materials staffs Operations Technicians across multiple U.S. manufacturing and service sites. Focus applications on locations with open requisitions in process engineering or equipment support, where visa sponsorship for technical roles is most routinely initiated.
Ask Recruiters Specifically About LCA Filing Timelines
Before accepting an offer, confirm when the Labor Condition Application will be filed with DOL. For Operations Technician roles, LCA certification must precede any H-1B petition, so delays at this step directly affect your start date and status continuity.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Operations Technician Roles
Filter by Electronics and Hardware employers with active sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface Applied Materials Operations Technician openings. This narrows your search to positions where visa sponsorship is an established part of the hiring process.
Align Your Resume to Semiconductor Process Terminology
Applied Materials screens Operations Technician applicants for familiarity with CVD, PVD, etch, or CMP processes depending on the product line. Matching your resume language to these specific process areas signals technical fit and moves you past automated screening filters.
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Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Technicians?
Yes, Applied Materials sponsors H-1B visas for Operations Technician roles. The company has an established immigration program that handles H-1B petitions, including the employer-side filings and DOL Labor Condition Application requirements. If you receive an offer, you'll work with their internal immigration team or an outside counsel they retain to manage the process.
Which visa types are commonly used for Operations Technician roles at Applied Materials?
H-1B is the most common pathway for Operations Technicians at Applied Materials, but the company also sponsors H-1B1 visas for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican applicants in qualifying technical categories, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students. Permanent residence sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is also available for employees in longer-term technical roles.
What qualifications and experience are expected for Operations Technician roles at Applied Materials?
Applied Materials typically looks for an associate degree or higher in electronics, semiconductor technology, or a related engineering field, combined with hands-on experience in a fab or manufacturing environment. Familiarity with specific process equipment such as CVD, etch, or ion implant systems is a strong differentiator. Cleanroom protocol knowledge and the ability to work rotating shifts are also common requirements.
How do I apply for Operations Technician jobs at Applied Materials?
You can browse current Operations Technician openings directly on Applied Materials' careers site or through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles at employers with active visa sponsorship histories. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific process area listed in the job description. If your background matches, a recruiter typically reaches out within two to three weeks to begin screening.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take after receiving an offer from Applied Materials?
After an offer is extended, Applied Materials initiates the DOL Labor Condition Application, which takes seven business days under standard processing. H-1B petition preparation and USCIS filing follow. Standard USCIS adjudication can take three to six months. Premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, is available and commonly used when there is an urgent start date.
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