Albany, NY Global Technical Learning Center Technical Trainer

Overview

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, producing equipment that powers the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor chips and displays. Our mission is to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next‑generation technology.

• Salary: $84,000.00 - $
• Location:
  
  Albany, NY
• Travel: 25% of the time (domestic and international)
• Relocation eligible:
  Yes
• Benefits: A supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth within a leading global company.
• Additional Compensation:
  Potential participation in bonus and stock award programs based on performance and internal equity.

• Teach technical training classes covering theory and hands‑on skills on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment at our global technical learning center in Albany, NY.
• Work with a global technical training team to support training and certification development, implementation, and ongoing learning activities.
• Use current learning technologies to enhance learning both online and in house.
• Support installation of local lab training tools and maintain them through troubleshooting.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational tasks for the training organization at the local site.
• Present technical training in house and at customer sites, including specialized and customized courses; manage classroom and lab activities, ensure safety procedures, and provide required training during off‑shift and/or weekends as assigned.
• Stay current with internal technology advancements, working directly with business units to ensure the latest tools and technologies are taught internally and externally.
• Lead multiple projects of diverse scope and complexity, directing project team members.
• Utilize technical publications and system product business groups to maximize technical documentation efficiencies; create and augment documentation to fill gaps in released materials.
• Evaluate instructor performance and train others in the standard course development process/Instructional System Design (ISD); be responsible for course design approval.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to assist with system repairs and ensure system functionality supports course objectives; ensure all safety retrofits are installed on training systems.
• Maintain product technical knowledge sufficient to prepare and present defined product courses; disseminate new information to staff; complete certification on multiple platforms and/or processes to include safety modules, actively certify others, and establish new certification requirements.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions.
• Provide coaching and leadership to other instructors; mentor less senior instructors in class delivery, technical development, and certification; anticipate, prevent, and resolve customer satisfaction issues.
• Support Instructional Designers as a subject matter expert in developing new courses, correcting existing materials, and proactively driving improvements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military training or experience.
• Experience: 5–10 years in a related technical training or engineering role.
• Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in the discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Business Expertise: Knows best practices and how own area integrates with others; understands market differentiation.
• Leadership: Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Problem Solving: Solves complex problems, takes new perspectives, and exercises judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
• Impact: Impacts customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams within broad guidelines and policies.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Explains difficult or sensitive information; builds consensus.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 25% of the time
• Relocation Eligible:
  Yes

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.