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Engineering Technician II

Applied Materials

Austin, TXFull-time$21.5–29.2/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.5–29.2/hr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Applied Materials seeks an Engineering Technician II to perform moderately complex electro-mechanical work supporting engineering and manufacturing processes. The role includes testing, troubleshooting, assembly, rework, and possible system installations and field upgrades. The technician works from schematics and other technical descriptions, documents test procedures, and assists with process improvements and malfunction remedies. The position is full-time, based in Austin, and involves physical work and travel up to 10%.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electro-Mechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsSchematicsPneumatic SystemsVacuum SystemsProcess TestingTechnical DocumentationWritingStanding for Extended PeriodsWalkingWorking in Tight SpacesBendingSquattingTwistingKneelingReachingClimbingLiftingColor DiscriminationUsing Hand and Power ToolsOperating Heavy MachineryForklift Operation

Full job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$21.50 - $29.20

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. 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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Key Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.

Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems. May perform new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.

Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or plans to perform moderate testing and troubleshooting.

Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing department procedures.

May perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.

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.

Becomes familiar with current manufacturing and/or engineering processes and stays informed of any changes in procedures. Assists in the correction of problems.

Performs necessary rework and assists in determining remedies for malfunctions and generates Quality Notifications.

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

  • Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks

Business Expertise

  • Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives

Leadership

  • May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members

Problem Solving

  • Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact

  • Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills

  • Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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 [email protected], 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,944 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.5–29.2/hr
  • Texas median$33–45/hr71 hourly ranges
  • US median$32–46/hr791 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.35/hr, is 37% below the Texas median midpoint ($41/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 176 open Engineering Technician jobs in Texas and 1,944 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,499 postings).
Education
35 of the 1,944 open Engineering Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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