Process Technician III

Who We Are

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.

Salary: $29.00 - $39.60

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

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.

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• Prepare wafers for experimentation to include cleaning and preparation of reactors.
• Evaluate performance of process systems.
• Prepare cross‑section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis; optimize sample prep procedure and conditions and identify cut location based on pattern instructions.
• Operate reactors to perform thin film processes, under limited supervision.
• 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.
• Record process conditions and experimental observations.
• Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles.
• Responsible for multiple technology products.
• Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions and routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean.
• Evaluate wafers and thin films; prepare graphs and tables summarizing results.
• 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 instrument repair and maintenance.
• Perform routine shut down procedure and set up equipment for experiments.

• Technical Diploma.
• 2-4 years of experience.

Must be able to work on Graveyard shift (9:30 pm to 6:00 am).

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.

Full time

Assignee / Regular

No

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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