Process Technician III

Who We Are

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

Salary:

$29.00 - $39.60

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. 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares wafers for experimentation to include cleaning. Loads wafers, prepares reactor for

experimentation and cleans reactors. 

• • Assist engineers in developing process technology for advanced processes.
  • Perform basic recipe adjustments and tool troubleshooting during process runs, and implement changes as directed by the engineer.
  • Coordinate with internal metrology tool operators to align tool time, execute process sequences, and return collected data to the engineer.
  • Support engineering activities with Weekend overtime if required..
  • Flexible to work in different buildings based on engineering needs.
  • Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities and work efficiently under pressure.
  • Proficient in using company applications on the work phone and Laptop.
  • Willing to work on coupon tasks and support Wet Lab coupon Etching activities.
  • Take deadlines seriously and consistently deliver ahead of schedule.
  • Willing to support and collaborate with teammates.
  • Good Listening Skills, Understand the Situation and response
  • Ready email and PTRs carefully
  • Communicate withing the team to avoid any confusion.

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Functional Knowledge

• Applies basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes  to perform straightforward activities.

Business Expertise

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others.

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities.

Problem Solving

• Uses standard operating procedures or scientific methods to guide own work and solve standard problems.

Impact

• Impacts own work.

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange information.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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