Process Technician IV

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Prepare wafers for experimentation to include cleaning and preparation of reactors Operate reactors to perform thin film processes and evaluates performance of process systems; recommends troubleshooting procedures Prepare cross-section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis; optimize sample prep procedure and conditions and identify cut location based on pattern instructions Record process conditions and experimental observations; evaluate wafers and thin films to include modifications of process recipes. Prepare graphs and tables summarizing results 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 Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles Responsible for all technology products Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions and routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean 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 wafer evaluations and instrument repair and maintenance Perform routine shut down procedure and set up equipment for experiments Use quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge to draw conclusions from data. Assists in training junior technicians. Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures including sample prep, scanning electron microscope (SEM) conditions, and special sample handling Technical Diploma 4-7 years of experience This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Requirements

Technical Diploma
4-7 years of experience
This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Responsibilities

Prepare wafers for experimentation to include cleaning and preparation of reactors
Operate reactors to perform thin film processes and evaluates performance of process systems; recommends troubleshooting procedures
Prepare cross-section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis; optimize sample prep procedure and conditions and identify cut location based on pattern instructions
Record process conditions and experimental observations; evaluate wafers and thin films to include modifications of process recipes.
Prepare graphs and tables summarizing results
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
Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles
Responsible for all technology products
Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions and routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean
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 wafer evaluations and instrument repair and maintenance
Perform routine shut down procedure and set up equipment for experiments
Use quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge to draw conclusions from data.
Assists in training junior technicians.
Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures including sample prep, scanning electron microscope (SEM) conditions, and special sample handling