Manufacturing Test Quality Engineer IV
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
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 worlds technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$116000.00 - $159500.00Location:
AustinTXYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Test Quality Engineer bridges high-complexity test engineering with advanced quality assurance methodologies within the semiconductor capital equipment sector. This role is responsible for designing validating and optimizing production-line testing processes for complex systems (e.g. lithography CVD etch systems). The scope spans precision electromechanical subassemblies high-power RF circuits advanced vacuum systems and ultra-precise optical paths ensuring strict adherence to cleanroom SEMI and hardware reliability standards before client shipment.
Department: Operations / Quality Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Quality Manager
Location: Manufacturing Plant (Cleanroom-Adjacent)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Core Responsibilities
Test Process & Hardware Development: Define validate and document new manufacturing test plans modify fixture design and diagnostic hardware interfaces during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase.
Automated Testing Systems: Develop pilot and troubleshoot automated test scripts and software packages utilizing Mayan & Python to conduct automated tool-level diagnostics.
Defect Isolation & Root-Cause Analysis: Lead structured failure investigations (e.g. 8D CAPA 5 Whys) for structural dropouts and complex hardware failures encountered on the assembly line floor.
Yield & Metric Optimization: Continuously monitor and analyze First-Pass Yield (FPY) data identifying trends structural anomalies and implementing preventative corrective actions.
Metrology & Gage R&R: Perform Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies to confirm test station reliability and eliminate measurement drift.
Cleanroom & Environmental Compliance: Ensure testing protocols fully adhere to strict cleanroom contamination regulations (ISO Class 4 / Class 100 protocols) protecting delicate vacuum and optical subsystems.
Design for Testability (DFT): Partner directly with NPI Process and Hardware Design groups to integrate critical test access paths diagnostic loops and physical test nodes into next-generation equipment designs.
Technical Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Mechatronics Applied Physics or a strongly related engineering discipline.
Experience: 7-10 years of engineering experience working within semiconductor manufacturing complex medical equipment manufacturing or high-tech aerospace/capital hardware.
Subsystem Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience diagnosing or validating high-power Radio Frequency (RF) generators ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments gas delivery manifolds or precision optical/laser alignment mechanisms.
Quality Frameworks & Tools: Deep working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA and Six Sigma methodologies.
Industry Standards Alignment: Strong familiarity with SEMI Standards (specifically SEMI S2 safety guidelines SEMI S8 ergonomics) and comprehensive ISO 9001 compliance standards.
Software Tools: Proficiency in data analysis suites (Minitab JMP) alongside technical test development tools (Mayan Python).
Competencies & Work Environment
Analytical Problem Solving: Exceptional cross-disciplinary troubleshooting skills capable of bridging mechanical electrical software and physical process gaps simultaneously.
Cross-Functional Communication: Proven ability to clearly translate dense data anomalies into actionable feedback for engineers operations staff and external suppliers.
Physical & Environment Demands: Ability to spend designated portions of the shift within fully suited cleanroom apparel working alongside heavy machinery assembly spaces.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
