Technical Trainer/Course Development (Semiconductor)

YK Solutions•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Trainer/Course Development role is based in the San Jose office and focuses on developing and delivering training for industrial products, including photolithography equipment used in the semiconductor industry. The work is approximately 70% training and 30% course development. Training is provided to customers and engineering technicians, mostly in person in classrooms and cleanrooms, with some virtual training. The role requires full-time presence at assigned offices, worksites, or territory, and involves travel of about 30%, including domestic or international trips lasting one to two weeks. Most travel is domestic; international travel is expected one or two times per year. The position combines technical expertise with instructional development and delivery. It includes preparing lesson plans and technical materials, collaborating with customers and internal colleagues to implement training, and maintaining equipment in cleanrooms and training facilities to ensure availability for training and demonstrations. The worker operates and troubleshoots equipment and maintains the San Jose training facilities and equipment. Work takes place in an office and cleanroom. Cleanroom work requires wearing a full cleanroom suit, facemask, gloves, and safety glasses. The role requires close visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, for extensive reading, inspecting small defects and parts, operating or inspecting machines, using measurement devices, and assembling or fabricating parts close to the eyes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of related work experience.
Instructor experience.
Field service experience.
Semiconductor process-related experience.
Semiconductor industry experience.
Hardware technical background, including robot replacement, and hands-on experience.
Cleanroom, fab-environment, or physics background.
Engineering background with training experience and the ability to understand technology and explain it.
Experience with hand tools and mechanical and electrical work.
May require up to 50% travel within the United States.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; must comply with company safety guidelines and policies when driving for business.
Ability to work flexible shifts.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and maintenance.
Knowledge of photolithography equipment.
Prior experience as a technical trainer.

Responsibilities

Conduct user training on photolithography products at company facilities and customer sites.
Provide classroom and laboratory training for internal and external customers on equipment operation, preventive maintenance, applications, and installation.
Develop new internal and external technical training materials.
Revise existing technical materials to keep them current and accurate.
Verify the accuracy of technical procedures to support field service technicians and customer needs.
Prepare and deliver detailed presentations on technical topics.
Operate and maintain training facilities and equipment, and prepare the instructional site at the San Jose facility.
Participate in discussion groups to share technical information and strengthen the technical knowledge of less experienced colleagues.
Contact customers to discuss training needs and gather feedback on training programs and systems.
Work on equipment to troubleshoot problems.