Process Technician III - (T3)
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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- Experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing or R&D environment.
- Knowledge of wafer fabrication, packaging, or advanced process technologies.
- Familiarity with microscopes, metrology tools, and test equipment.
- Ability to read process documentation, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and data recording skills.
- Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing databases/MES systems.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and handle delicate samples.
Responsibilities
- Prepare semiconductor coupons, wafers, and test samples according to engineering specifications.
- Perform cutting, mounting, and cleaning of coupons.
- Operate fabrication and sample preparation equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ensure samples meet dimensional and quality requirements before testing.
- Support engineering experiments, process development, and qualification activities.
- Execute process flows for coupon builds, including deposition, lithography, etching, plating, or assembly operations as required.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Benefits
- Supportive work culture
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
