Process Technician III
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a Process Technician III to support semiconductor process experimentation and equipment operations. The role involves preparing wafers, operating reactors and laboratory equipment for thin-film processing, analyzing wafers and films, and documenting process conditions and observations. Technicians also perform routine equipment maintenance, prepare cross-section samples, identify patterns in imaging, and troubleshoot equipment and processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. In the Applied Materials CTO group, the work supports materials and device development for quantum information applications, including superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. The group collaborates with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with lower error rates by applying materials engineering and semiconductor processing. This position is assigned to a Monday–Friday swing shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. It is based in Santa Clara, California, is full-time, and does not require travel. Relocation is eligible. The posted salary range is $29.00–$39.60. The selected candidate’s salary depends on factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock award programs, as applicable.
Requirements
- Technical diploma, military technical training, or trade certification.
- 2–4 years of related experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Ability to perform the physical duties and use the personal protective equipment described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations and semiconductor processing equipment.
- Basic understanding of process control and data analysis.
- Experience operating Applied Materials platform operations.
Responsibilities
- Operate PVD, CVD, and etch chambers to perform thin-film deposition and etching processes under supervision.
- Prepare wafers for experimentation and operate reactors to perform thin-film processes.
- Use scanning electron microscopes for analysis and imaging.
- Record process conditions and experimental observations.
- Perform routine maintenance procedures on equipment.
- Evaluate wafers and thin films.
- Prepare cross-section samples for analysis and identify patterns of interest in imaging.
- Operate laboratory process equipment and instrumentation, developing proficiency over time.
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes and support process optimization.
- Interface with requestors to clarify requirements and provide accurate, timely results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program.
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program.
- Relocation eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
