ETCH Customer Support Technician

Applied Materials; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Kristiansand, Norway, is hiring a technician to perform standard Tier I wafer measurement and analysis, execute preventative maintenance and wet cleans, and assist senior engineers with diagnostics. You will disassemble, clean, and rebuild equipment kits for quality management, diagnose basic problems, and maintain cleanroom safety with PPE.

Strong teamwork and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and troubleshooting using scientific methods.
• Clear communication and ability to work with teammates.
• Commitment to safety procedures and IP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform Tier I wafer measurement and analysis.
• Execute preventative maintenance and wet cleans as scheduled.
• Assist senior engineers with diagnostics and corrective maintenance.
• Disassemble, clean, and rebuild equipment kits for quality management.
• Diagnose basic problems using documentation and test equipment.
• Maintain knowledge management and follow best-known methods.
• Represent Applied Materials professionally to customers with strong service skills.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and comply with safety procedures.
• Work in a cleanroom environment with appropriate PPE.

Skills

Analytical skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

IP guidelines compliance

Scientific methods

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

What you'd do:

• Perform standard Tier I procedures including wafer measurement and analysis.
• Execute preventative maintenance and wet cleans independently as scheduled.
• Assist senior engineers with corrective maintenance and diagnostics as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, and rebuild equipment kits for quality management.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical problems using documentation and test equipment.
• Follow best-known methods and maintain knowledge management system compliance.
• Represent Applied Materials professionally to customers with strong service skills.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and comply with all safety procedures.
• Work in cleanroom environment using appropriate personal protective equipment consistently.

What they want:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work: walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and use hand and power tools effectively.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and tolerate noise in cleanroom environment.
• Willingness to wear protective equipment including coveralls, respirators, and face shields.
• Analytical skills and understanding of scientific methods for troubleshooting.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Compliance with safety procedures and IP guidelines at all times.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with semiconductor or display manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with diagnostic techniques and test equipment operation.
• Experience with kit management or preventative maintenance workflows.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work: walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and use hand and power tools effectively.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and tolerate noise in cleanroom environment.
• Willingness to wear protective equipment including coveralls, respirators, and face shields.
• Analytical skills and understanding of scientific methods for troubleshooting.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Compliance with safety procedures and IP guidelines at all times.