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Engineering Technician IV - (T4)

Applied Materials

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$39–53.4/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$39–53.4/hr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Applied Materials seeks an Engineering Technician IV to perform complex electro-mechanical work, troubleshoot systems, and support engineering and manufacturing processes. The role includes testing, installations, documentation, and collaboration with Engineering. The technician may train lower-level technicians, provide platform expertise, and assist with resource planning. The position is physically demanding and may involve clean-room work and personal protective equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electro-Mechanical Systems, nice to haveSystem Troubleshooting, nice to haveElectrical Testing, nice to haveMechanical Testing, nice to havePneumatic Testing, nice to haveVacuum Testing, nice to haveProcess Testing, nice to haveTechnical Documentation, nice to haveTechnical Writing, nice to haveInterpersonal Communication, nice to haveStanding for Extended Periods, nice to haveWalking, nice to haveWorking in Tight Spaces, nice to haveBending, nice to haveSquatting, nice to haveTwisting, nice to haveKneeling, nice to haveReaching, nice to haveClimbing, nice to haveLifting, nice to haveColor Discrimination, nice to haveHand and Power Tools, nice to haveForklift Operation, nice to have

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:

$39.00 - $53.40

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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 highly 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 with no supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform highly complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.

Skilled at working from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.

Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes highly complex technical reports and test procedures.

Demonstrates competence in performing 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.

Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface across departmental/functional lines. Provides management with technical solutions in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.

Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as an expert for particular platform(s) or product(s). Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead". May assist supervisor in daily planning of alignment of resources.

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 comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts within own discipline

Business Expertise

  • Has in-depth understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives

Leadership

  • May act as a lead for the team, may coordinate the work of others beyond own area. May provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

  • Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions and applying methods, techniques, experience and precedents; exercises judgment within generally defined practices

  • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Impact

  • Has direct impact through responsibility for the quality of deliverables

Interpersonal Skills

  • Demonstrates tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas and information in a concise and logical way

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 (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 1,921 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$39–53.4/hr
  • California median$34–46/hr87 hourly ranges
  • US median$32–46/hr779 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $46.20/hr, is 16% above the California median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 153 open Engineering Technician jobs in California and 1,921 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
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 (1,458 postings).
Education
22 of the 1,921 open Engineering Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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