Manufacturing Technician III- MRRT/MRB

Employer 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:

$23.00 - $31.40

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. 

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. 

MRRT / MRB Focal 

Role Summary 

The MRRT/MRB Focal is the day-to-day owner of nonconforming material flow in the factory. This role leads daily MRRT reviews, prepares and drives issues through MRB, performs hands-on inspection and audits, and partners with cross-functional teams to contain defects, assign ownership, and close corrective actions. The ideal candidate combines solid technical inspection skills with strong follow-through and the ability to drive accountability across organizations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Lead daily MRRT reviews; triage and prioritize quality notifications (QNs), DMRs, and manufacturing excursions. Prepare nonconforming material for MRB and drive timely disposition with engineering, supplier quality, and operations. Review and validate defect data, failure descriptions, supplier information, and supporting evidence for completeness and accuracy. Drive timely containment actions, including stock purges when needed, to prevent further escapes into production. Assign issue ownership to the right function (supplier, manufacturing, logistics, NPI, or engineering) and track corrective actions through closure. Monitor DMR aging, backlog, and cycle time, and escalate overdue items. Inspect purchased parts, materials, components, and assemblies against drawings and specifications using precision measuring tools, gauges, test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment and leak detectors. Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications Perform receiving and part audits to confirm availability and conformance, and document defects accurately. Apply structured problem solving to identify root causes and support process improvements. Maintain standard reports, test results, and quality metrics. Leadership and Problem Solving 

Facilitates MRRT and quality review forums across multiple organizations and drives accountability for issue resolution and corrective action closure. Supports investigations of recurring quality failures, supplier escapes, manufacturing defects, and operational disruptions. Uses data analysis, trend identification, and structured problem-solving methods to support effective corrective actions. Impact 

Improves factory quality, manufacturing throughput, and customer satisfaction through timely resolution of nonconforming material and recurring issues. Reduces DMR backlog, aging, and repeat escapes through effective containment, clear ownership, and corrective action follow-through. Provides key input to decisions on material disposition, stock purges, supplier escalations, and production recovery plans. Interpersonal Skills 

Works effectively with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, NPI, Supplier Quality, Planning, Procurement, and Factory Quality. Facilitates MRRT and MRB meetings with stakeholders who have competing priorities and drives alignment toward resolution. Communicates quality issues clearly and actionably to both technical and non-technical audiences. Influences decisions and drives accountability without direct reporting authority. Builds collaborative relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and leadership to speed up issue resolution. Key Deliverables 

Reduced DMR backlog and aging. Higher corrective action closure rates. Fewer recurring quality escapes. Improved supplier defect performance. Timely MRB disposition and containment. Accurate quality reporting and operational metrics.  

Minimum Qualifications 

Technical diploma or associate degree in electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, or a related field. 2–4 years of quality, inspection, or manufacturing experience in semiconductor, display, or a comparable industry, or equivalent military experience. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools, gauges, and basic hand tools. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and document work accurately. Preferred Qualifications 

Experience with Gas Panels Business Unit Operations Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (AS EET) or a related field. Experience with MRB, DMR/QN, or nonconforming material processes. Strong analytical skills and experience with basic data analysis  Willingness to grow technical and analytical skills in an operational quality environment.  
 

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 [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.