Process Technician III

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. As a Process Technician, you'll be responsible for preparing wafers for experimentation, operating reactors to perform thin film processes, and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging. You'll record process conditions and experimental observations, perform routine maintenance procedures, and evaluate wafers and thin films. Process Technicians are tasked with preparing cross-section samples for analysis, identifying patterns of interest in imaging, and operating laboratory process equipment and instrumentation. Your expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and process optimization drives higher levels of productivity, quality, and efficiency in our manufacturing processes. Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. As a Process Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working closely with engineers and operators to develop and refine manufacturing processes. Your expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and process optimization will drive higher levels of productivity, quality, and efficiency. Process Technicians set up and maintain production equipment to analyze data and identify areas for improvement. With your strong problem-solving skills, you’ll resolve issues, minimize downtime, and maximize the performance of our manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Technical Diploma
2-4 years of experience

Responsibilities

Prepare wafers for experimentation to 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