Albany, NY Global Technical Learning Center Technical Trainer

Applied Materials•Albany, NY

87d•$84,000 - $115,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an experienced Technical Training Professional to join their Global Technical Training team. This role involves developing and delivering technical training programs for both internal employees and customers. The position requires instructing in classroom and hands-on lab settings, contributing to course and certification development, supporting training equipment and lab operations, and collaborating with engineering and product teams to ensure training content is up-to-date with the latest technology. The ideal candidate is a highly independent professional capable of solving complex technical challenges, leading cross-functional projects, mentoring junior team members, and driving improvements in learning effectiveness and training delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent military training or experience
5 - 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment engineering, field service, technical training, or a related technical role.
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems independently using sound engineering judgment.
Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively train diverse technical audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and influence stakeholders across global organizations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical leadership to peers and junior team members.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor field experience in Epitaxy and Implant on Applied Materials tools a plus.
Experience developing, delivering, or supporting technical training programs, certification programs, or knowledge transfer initiatives is preferred.
Experience working with learning technologies, instructional development processes, or technical documentation is a plus.
Semiconductor field experience supporting Epitaxy and Implant processes on Applied Materials equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Teach technical training classes covering theory and hands-on skills on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment at our global technical learning center in Albany NY.
Work with a global technical training team to support training and certification development, implementation, and ongoing learning activities.
Use current learning technologies to enhance learning both online and in house.
Support installation of local lab training tools. Support tools through maintenance and troubleshooting.
Be responsible for other day to day operations tasks for training organization at local site.
Presents technical training in house and at customer sites, focusing on specialized / customized courses; requires both domestic and international travel; manages classroom/lab activities to assure fulfillment of course objectives; presents and practices safety per procedure; periodic required training during off shift and/or weekends as assigned.
Stay current with internal technology advancements working directly with business units to ensure latest tools and technology are taught internally and externally.
Manage multiple projects of diverse scope and complexity; direct project team members.
Utilize Technical Publications and System Product Business Groups to maximize technical documentation efficiencies; create and augment documentation to fill gaps in released materials; evaluate instructor performance; train others in standard course development process/Instructional System Design (ISD); responsible for course design approval.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to assist with system repairs; ensure system functionality can support course objectives; ensure all safety retrofits are installed on the training systems.
Maintain product technical knowledge sufficient to prepare and present defined product courses; disseminate new information to staff; complete certification on multiple platforms and/or processes to include safety modules; actively certify others; establish new certification requirements.
Review published materials and recommends revisions
Provide coaching and leadership to other instructors; serve as mentor to less senior instructor for class delivery, technical development and certification; anticipate, prevent and resolve customer satisfaction issues.
Support Instructional Designers as a Subject Matter Expert in development of new courses on technical subject matter, correction of existing materials and proactively drive improvements.