Applied Materials · 1 day ago
Process Tech
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$29/hr - $39.60/hrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Process Technician to support wafer experimentation and thin film processes. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring quality in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Prepares wafers for experimentation to include cleaning
Loads wafers, prepares reactor for experimentation and cleans reactors
Evaluates performance of process system
Prepare cross section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis and help / guide requestor to optimize sample prep procedure and conditions, identify cutting location based on pattern instructions
Operates reactor to perform thin film process, under limited supervision
Operate scanning electron microscope (SEM) for cross section and top view or critical dimension (CD) or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis / imaging pending on job assignment, identify all of patterns of interest, understand image quality requirement and sample/beam interaction to determine optimized condition
Records process conditions and experimental observations
Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principle
Responsible for multiple technology products
Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions
Perform routine maintenance procedures, flash, plasma clean etc
Evaluates wafers and thin films
Prepares graphs and tables summarizing results
Interface with requestors, understand their detail requirement, and communicate on results; help lab on monitoring wafer in process (WIP) and maintaining throughput
Checks performance of process system
Orders equipment and supplies, and coordinates with vendors and purchasing
Perform routine shut down procedure
Identify problem put tool down and call for service
Coordinates instrument repair and maintenance
Coordinates with engineering on wafer evaluations
Sets up equipment for experiments
Uses quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge
Qualification
Required
Ability to prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning
Experience operating reactors to perform thin film processes under limited supervision
Proficiency in using scanning electron microscopes (SEM) for analyses and imaging
Ability to record process conditions and experimental observations
Experience in preparing cross-section samples for analysis
Ability to identify patterns of interest in imaging
Experience in operating laboratory process equipment and instrumentation
Expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and process optimization
Ability to perform routine maintenance procedures
Ability to evaluate wafers and thin films
Ability to prepare graphs and tables summarizing results
Ability to interface with requestors and understand their detailed requirements
Ability to monitor wafers in process (WIP) and maintain throughput
Ability to check performance of process systems
Ability to order equipment and supplies, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing
Ability to perform routine shut down procedures
Ability to identify problems and call for service
Ability to coordinate instrument repair and maintenance
Ability to set up equipment for experiments
Knowledge of quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation
Physical ability to perform demanding tasks including extensive walking, standing, and lifting up to 35 lbs
Ability to distinguish between colors
Ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise
Ability to use hand and power tools
Ability to work in a clean room environment and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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