AGS Training Services Etch New Product (NPI) Instructor III - (E3)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 96,500 - 132,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Opportunity for stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a New Product Instructor based in Santa Clara, CA. This role combines technical instruction with expertise in semiconductor equipment, requiring strong communication skills and project management experience.

The ideal candidate will conduct training, prepare educational materials, and oversee training projects in a supportive environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in semiconductor machinery.

Join us in delivering innovative training solutions that support our cutting-edge technology teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional semiconductor equipment experience.
• Experience in education or training delivery to external customers.
• Formal or informal experience in curriculum development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments for semiconductor equipment.
• Deliver training effectively in classroom and hands-on environments.
• Manage multiple training projects and update course materials.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Project/information management

Self-confidence

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or education

Tools

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Volt meters

Job description

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: $96,500.00 – $132,500.00

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.

Overall Responsibilities

This posting is for a Santa Clara (SCLA)-based New Product (NPI) instructor. This position is a combination technical instructor and technical expert role on existing and new products. The position is embedded in the business unit (BU) in SCLA in order to learn the new PLC/NPI products (i.e. the new chambers, new mainframes, and new tools) for the BU, gain experience on the startup and sustaining production tasks on the tool, and develop/deliver initial classroom and hands‑on training on the tool. Once the tool transitions to volume production, the NPI instructor will train up the volume instructor, who then takes over the product from a training ownership standpoint. Due to the scheduling of PLC/NPI product development, the NPI instructor will often be researching, gaining knowledge/experience, and developing/delivering for several new tools/chambers at a time, so project management, training/presentation experience, and technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) of semiconductor equipment is required.

Basic breakdown of time is:

• ~45% learning the new tool and gaining knowledge and experience (mechanical, electrical, software, process, etc.) and developing the course materials, structure and updating of existing courses
• ~35% delivering training or coordinating structured factory OJT
• ~20% other activities

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts semiconductor equipment training needs assessment by collecting information pertaining to work procedures, work flow, and functional knowledge from the experts; understanding job-specific functions and tasks; maintains product technical knowledge sufficient to prepare and present defined product courses; disseminates new information to training and business unit staff
• Communicates with product groups to obtain current product information for course updates; manages multiple projects of diverse scope and complexity; directs project team members. Represents AGS TS at divisional meetings, external conferences and industry task force activities
• Determines system utilization requirements by researching and testing systems
• Utilizes Technical Publications and System Product Business Groups to maximize technical documentation efficiencies; occasionally develops customized training materials per customer needs; trains others in standard course development process/Instructional System Design (ISD); ensures the correct revisions of product procedures and schematics; identifies and corrects procedural issues with the business unit
• Leads NPI training development projects with minimal support; develops hardware training student guides by identifying and describing information needs; using basic desktop publishing (PowerPoint and Word); submitting initial versions for review; revising and editing final copy
• Maintains safe and healthy training environment by following organization standards and legal regulations; Provides technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to assist with system repairs; ensures system functionality can support course objectives; ensures all safety retrofits are installed on the training systems
• Presents technical training in house and at customer sites; conducts training classes by presenting job-specific classroom and hands‑on learning environments and opportunities; manages classroom/lab activities to ensure fulfillment of course objectives; presents and practices safety per procedure; may train during off shift and/or weekends as assigned; actively certifies others; establishes new certification requirements; Evaluates training by evaluating effectiveness of training to specific job applications
• Provides coaching and leadership to other instructors; serves as mentor to less senior instructors for class delivery, technical development and certification; anticipates, prevents and resolves customer satisfaction issues
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards; demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the AGS Training Services organization and operations and the AGS organization; informs customers of additional AGS TS courses/products available; assists Marketing in building customer relationships and selling AGS TS products; analyzes customer issues/needs to determine future training opportunities; deliver training solutions for customer needs
• Maintains technical and instructional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, etc.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Requires both domestic and international travel (up to 40%)

Tool Specific Required Experience

• Etch
  • Centris Y15 Main Frame
  • Sym3 (X, Y, Z) series Chamber

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree in engineering, education, or training, PLUS 4 years of professional semiconductor equipment experience in installation, programming, safety, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor machinery equipment (such as robots, programmable controllers, power supplies, pneumatics, vacuum systems, power distributions, facilities, high voltage systems, high current systems, and robot controllers), following manuals, specifications, blueprints, and schematics, and using hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment
• If no Bachelor’s degree, 6 years of professional semiconductor equipment experience
• 2 years of formal or informal experience in education, performance based training, or training/presentation delivery to external customers is desirable and required to attain FKA instructional Developer within the first year
• Preferred – Nationally recognized certification in “Instructional Design” or 2 years of formal or informal experience in curriculum development and/or instructional design

Skills Required

• Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving, teamwork and interpersonal communication skills; Resourceful, able to work and learn independently where necessary; Highly self‑motivated and dedicated professional
• Presentation skills, written communication, training delivery, project/information management, self‑development, presenting technical information, self‑confidence, dealing with complexity, Microsoft Office skills
• Equipment use: office equipment, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, volt meters, soldering irons, hand tools, power tools, and personal computers
• Semiconductor equipment skills: operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, alignments, calibrations, and system‑level troubleshooting skills on analog/digital electronics
• Knowledge of MS Windows applications and computer networking a plus
• Experience in videography and photography a plus

Travel

• Position requires the ability to travel for up to 40% in the first year while completing initial training
• Position requires the ability to travel up to 40% after initial training while developing and delivering training

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877‑612‑7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.