Process Technician

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.

Salary: $24.50 - $34.10

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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.

As a Process Technician, you'll be responsible for preparing wafers for experimentation, operating reactors to perform thin film processes, and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging.

You’ll record process conditions and experimental observations, perform routine maintenance procedures, and evaluate wafers and thin films.

Process Technicians are tasked with preparing cross‑section samples for analysis, identifying patterns of interest in imaging, and operating laboratory process equipment and instrumentation.

Your expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and process optimization drives higher levels of productivity, quality, and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

• Prepare wafers for experimentation to include cleaning and preparation of reactors
• Evaluate performance of process systems
• Prepare cross‑section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis
• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes, under supervision.
• Operate scanning electron microscope for cross‑section and top‑view, critical dimension (CD), or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and imaging
• Identify most patterns of interest in imaging and understand image quality requirements
• Record process conditions and experimental observations
• Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles
• Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions
• Evaluate wafers and thin films
• Perform routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean
• Develop skillful use of laboratory process equipment and instrumentation
• Interface with requestors, understand detail requirements, and communicate on results
• Order equipment and supplies; coordinate with vendors and purchasing

• Technical diploma, military technical training, or trade certification 1-2 years of related experience

This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

• 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.

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