Process Technician
Process Technician
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Job Description
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cuttingedge 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 work beyond the cuttingedge continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
What We Offer
Salary:
$34.00 $46.75Location:
KalispellMTAt Applied we prioritize the wellbeing of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness health and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
Youll also 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 empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares wafers for experimentation to include cleaning. Loads wafers prepares reactor for experimentation and cleans reactors. Operates reactor to perform thin film process. Recommends performance of process system and troubleshooting.
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.
Records process conditions and experimental observations. Evaluates wafers and thin films including modification of the process recipes.
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.
Prepares graphs and tables summarizing results.
Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM) principle.
Responsible for all technology products.
Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions. Perform routine maintenance procedures flash plasma clean etc.
Orders equipment and supplies and coordinates with vendors and purchasing.
Interface with requestors understand their detail requirement and communicate on results; help lab on monitoring wafer in process (WIP) and maintaining throughput.
Coordinates with engineering on wafer evaluations. Sets up equipment for experiments.
Perform routine shut down procedure. Identify problem put tool down and call for service.
Uses quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge to draw conclusions from data. Assists in training lower level technicians.
Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures including sample prep scanning electron microscope (SEM) conditions and special sample handling.
Knowledgeably operates laboratory process equipment and instrumentation.
Other Requirements: This is a physically demanding position that often requires extensive walking standing for extended periods of time working in tight spaces bending squatting twisting kneeling reaching climbing stairs and ladders lifting up to 35 lbs. the ability to distinguish between colors 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.
Functional Knowledge
- Has developed advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work
Business Expertise
- Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
Leadership
- May act as a lead for the team may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members
Problem Solving
- Exercises judgment based on previous experience practices and precedents to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
Impact
- Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
Interpersonal Skills
- Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others
- Strives to perform Best Known Methods. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.
- Able to diagnose and resolve recurring technical problem. Demonstrates consistent ability to execute escalation plan. Able to resolve DayDay issues. Exposure to systemic issue resolution. Able to support the preparation and delivery of technical issues to internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge in fundamental theories. Minimum aid needed to read circuit diagrams. Single primary product and platform. Executes projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.
- Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers. Has the ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems (Corrective maintenance). Uses training and experience to identify some process software or hardware related system problems (Predictive maintains).
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade jobrelated 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.
For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
