
NPC Engineering Technician II (T2) 2nd Shift
Austin, TXFull-time$21.5–29.2/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Applied Materials seeks an NPC Engineering Technician II to perform complex electro-mechanical work, including testing, troubleshooting, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical systems. The technician may handle complex installations and field upgrades, develop technical reports and procedures, and provide training to lower-level technicians. The role works with Engineering and related teams to resolve system and manufacturing problems and support product performance.
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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 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 minimal supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
May work 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 complex technical reports and test procedures.
Performs 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 input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product. 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".
Functional Knowledge
- Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work
Business Expertise
- Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
Leadership
- May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members
Problem Solving
- Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
Impact
- Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
Interpersonal Skills
- Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
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 1,944 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
- Black & Veatch38 open
- Amazon33 open
- Applied Materials (this employer)17 open
- 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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