Process Technician T2
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. Work Location: Santa Clara, CA; full-time on-site
Requirements
- Technical diploma, military technical training, or trade certification
- 1-2 years of related experience
Responsibilities
- Proficient in operating AMAT Verity CD-SEM tools and knowledgeable in fundamental scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles.
- Skilled in performing basic CD-SEM recipe adjustments, identifying key patterns of interest in imaging, and ensuring image quality meets required standards.
- Familiar with AMAT platform operations; capable of operating PVD, CVD, and Etch chambers to perform thin-film deposition and etching processes under supervision.
- Experienced in preparing cross-section samples for SEM analysis and operating SEM for cross-sectional and top-view imaging, critical dimension (CD) measurements, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis.
- Highly detail-oriented and adheres to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering.
- Interfaces with requestors to clarify requirements and provide accurate, timely results.
- Developing proficiency in the use of laboratory process equipment and instrumentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
