Process Technician

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Bangalore,IND

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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.

Process Technician

Level/Grade: T3

General Profile: Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes a variety of atypical assignments, as needed. Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Role Responsibilities: 

• 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; optimize sample prep procedure and conditions and identify cut location based on pattern instructions
• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes, under limited supervision
• Operate scanning electron microscope for cross-section and top-view, critical dimension (CD), or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and imaging 
• Identify all patterns of interest in imaging and understand image quality requirements and sample/beam interaction to determine optimized condition
• Record process conditions and experimental observations
• Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles 
• Responsible for multiple technology products
• Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions and routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean
• Evaluate wafers and thin films; prepare graphs and tables summarizing results
• Interface with requestors, understand detail requirements, and communicate on results; monitor Wafer In Process and maintain throughput
• Check performance of process system; order equipment and supplies, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing. Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance 
• Perform routine shut down procedure and set up equipment for experiments

Education: Degree / Diploma in Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical /Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering with all above criteria’s.

Experience: 5-8 years of experience

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

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.