Process Technician

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a technician to prepare wafers, evaluate process systems, and operate SEM and reactor equipment in a clean-room setting.

The role requires a technical diploma with 2–4 years of hands-on experience, plus the ability to document results and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma required with 2–4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wafers for experimentation and cleaning.
• Evaluate performance of process systems.
• Prepare cross-section samples for SEM analysis and optimize prep.
• Operate reactors for thin film processes under limited supervision.
• Operate SEM for imaging and analysis (CD/EDS).
• Record conditions and observations; communicate results to requestors.
• Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance and ensure throughput.

Education

Technical Diploma

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.

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare wafers for experimentation (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.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Diploma 2-4 years of experience.

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: 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.