Wafer Process Technician - Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician in Santa Clara, CA to prepare wafers for experimentation, operate reactors for thin film processes, and conduct SEM analyses.

You will record process conditions, perform routine maintenance, and evaluate wafers and films to ensure quality and reliability. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, instrument handling, and driving productivity within our manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school or technical diploma, military technical training, or trade certification.
• Up to 1 year of related experience.
• 1–2 years of work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning and reactor preparation.
• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes and SEM analyses.
• Record process conditions and observations; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Evaluate wafers and thin films; identify patterns in imaging.

Education

High school or technical diploma, military technical training, or trade certification

1–2 years of work experience in a related field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician in Santa Clara, CA to prepare wafers for experimentation, operate reactors for thin film processes, and conduct SEM analyses.

You will record process conditions, perform routine maintenance, and evaluate wafers and films to ensure quality and reliability. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, instrument handling, and driving productivity within our manufacturing environment.