Customer Support Technician I/II/III

Applied Materials; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a technician in Bloomington, MN to perform Tier I wafer measurement, maintenance, and kit management. You will learn diagnostic techniques with guidance from senior engineers and apply safety and IP guidelines in daily tasks.

The role emphasizes customer-facing professionalism, strong safety practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a global leader in materials science.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Performs standard Tier I procedures including wafer measurement.
• Performs preventative maintenance and wet cleans independently. Assists senior engineers with corrective maintenance as needed.
• Disassembles, cleans and rebuilds kits as part of kit management quality.
• Learns and applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers.
• Able to diagnose and resolve basic technical problems.
• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.
• Has the ability to represent Applied Materials to the customer. Uses good customer service skills at all times while maintaining a professional demeanor. Displays respect for the customer by maintaining a neat and orderly work area. Demonstrates a positive attitude in less than optimal customer situations.
• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.

Job description

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.

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $20.00 - $27.50

Location: Bloomington,MN

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs standard Tier I procedures including wafer measurement.
• Performs preventative maintenance and wet cleans independently. Assists senior engineers with corrective maintenance as needed.
• Disassembles, cleans and rebuilds kits as part of kit management quality.
• Learns and applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers.
• Able to diagnose and resolve basic technical problems.
• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.
• Has the ability to represent Applied Materials to the customer. Uses good customer service skills at all times while maintaining a professional demeanor. Displays respect for the customer by maintaining a neat and orderly work area. Demonstrates a positive attitude in less than optimal customer situations.
• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.

Other Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors, 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.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities

Business Expertise

• Has good understanding of how the team integrates with others

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange of information

Additional Information

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.

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.