About This Role
This technician role works with semiconductor wafers and thin film processes, operating reactors and scanning electron microscopes for analysis and imaging. It suits a candidate with troubleshooting skills and an interest in equipment maintenance and process optimization, to drive productivity and quality in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning and preparation of reactors
- Evaluate performance of process systems
- Prepare cross-section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis
- Operate reactors to perform thin film processes, under supervision
- Operate scanning electron microscope for cross-section and top-view, critical dimension (CD), or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and imaging
- Identify most patterns of interest in imaging and understand image quality requirements
- Record process conditions and experimental observations
- Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principles
- Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions
- Evaluate wafers and thin films
- Perform routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean
- Develop skillful use of laboratory process equipment and instrumentation
- Interface with requestors, understand detail requirements, and communicate on results
- Order equipment and supplies; coordinate with vendors and purchasing
Requirements
- Technical diploma, military technical training, or trade certification
- 1-2 years of related experience
- 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.
- Ability to distinguish between colors
- Working with electricity
- Ability to work in an environment with noise
- Use of hand and power tools
- Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields (in a clean room environment)
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in a bonus and a stock award program (as applicable)
About the Company
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The company's equipment and services are essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips.
