Test Manufacturing Engineer (E2)

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Test Manufacturing Engineer (E2) to develop and execute test procedures, support fixture design, and drive continuous improvement in a semiconductor equipment environment. The role blends hands‑on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure product quality and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and use test procedures, collaborating with design and software engineering to define specifications.
• Assist test engineering on test fixture design, sourcing, and coordination.
• Gather operational and test data, evaluate results, and implement corrective actions.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements using DfX principles.
• Launch, release, and manage engineering change requests for new and existing products.
• Perform root‑cause analysis, failure reporting, and Process FMEA for new product development.

Required profile

• Expanded conceptual knowledge in the discipline with a broadening capability set.
• Understanding of key business drivers and ability to apply them to work.
• Informal guidance to new team members without formal supervisory duties.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in challenging technical situations.
• Impact on quality of own work and that of the team within established guidelines.
• Ability to explain complex technical information clearly.

Required skills

• Upgrade/downgrade software on servers and standalone computers.
• Configure advanced server systems, Ethernet hubs, and switches.
• Interpret electrical, pneumatic, fluid, and gas flow schematics.
• Write and optimize advanced testing scripts for semiconductor equipment.
• Use software simulation fixtures to create motion‑control scripts for robotics.
• Submit test fixture requests and manage motion‑control, plasma, vacuum, pressure, and fluid leak checks.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, or plumbing issues.
• Understand field startup procedures for manufacturing final test.
• Develop new test procedures at module and system levels.
• Work with BOMs and perform FFF, SRT list, Webbook, NSR, and FPY analyses.

What we offer

• Salary range: $78,500 – $108,000 per year.
• Location: Kalispell, MT with onsite work environment.
• Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, bonus eligibility, and stock award program.