Senior Process Technician: Semiconductor Thin Films & SEM

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Process Technician III to prepare wafers, operate reactors for thin film processes, and perform SEM analyses. You will document process conditions, maintain equipment, and help optimize throughput and yield in a clean-room environment.

The role requires a Technical Diploma and 2–4 years of experience, with willingness to handle multiple tools and shift demands while upholding safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with semiconductor processing equipment.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize wafer processing steps.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wafers for experimentation and cleaning of reactors.
• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes and monitor process conditions.
• Use SEM for cross-section and top-view imaging and analysis.
• Record observations and create data summaries from results.
• Coordinate with requestors to ensure clear requirements and deliver results.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, order parts, and liaise with vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

SEM analysis

Image analysis

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Reactor systems

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Process Technician III to prepare wafers, operate reactors for thin film processes, and perform SEM analyses. You will document process conditions, maintain equipment, and help optimize throughput and yield in a clean-room environment.

The role requires a Technical Diploma and 2–4 years of experience, with willingness to handle multiple tools and shift demands while upholding safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.