Semiconductor Process Technician: Wafers, SEM & Thin Films

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves preparing wafers for experimentation, operating reactors for thin film processes, and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging.

Responsibilities include recording process conditions, maintaining equipment, and evaluating wafers. Candidates should hold a Technical Diploma with 2–4 years of related experience and be able to work in a clean-room environment with PPE.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma; 2–4 years of related experience.
• Experience in wafer processing or semiconductor labs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning and reactor prep.
• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes and monitor process conditions.
• Use SEM to analyze cross-sections and images; identify patterns and assess image quality.
• Record observations, prepare graphs/tables, and communicate results to requestors.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance, order supplies, and assist with safety procedures.

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves preparing wafers for experimentation, operating reactors for thin film processes, and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging.

Responsibilities include recording process conditions, maintaining equipment, and evaluating wafers. Candidates should hold a Technical Diploma with 2–4 years of related experience and be able to work in a clean-room environment with PPE.