Customer Support Technician

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.

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Key Responsibilities

Assists in planning the daily work schedule within assigned territory to ensure completion of Preventive Maintenance and remedial maintenance.

Uses escalation policies as required to keep management informed of down situations.

Verifies and approves the operational quality of system equipment. Performs daily weekly monthly quarterly biannual and annual periodic maintenance on systems within established time frames. Also performs wet cleans as required. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of systems. Troubleshoots and corrects process variations on systems partially with assistance from senior engineers.

Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within assigned accounts. Assists in planning communicating and co-ordinating support plans with customer management.

Performs start-up warranty paid service and service contract activities. Performs TIER II start-ups within established time frames. Assists on TIER III start-ups. Provides technical assistance to less experienced Applied personnel. Uses training and experience to identify some process related system problems.

Serves as the Company liaison with the customers front line management on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. Assists in the preparation of and participates in customer meetings.

Develops and implements plans to increase productivity. Tracks equipment performance and plan uptime improvement. Has a working knowledge of Statistical Process Control. Utilises Quality Improvement Process methods and terminology.

Plans and executes support activities on a wide range of Applied Materials systems. May need technical assistance in performance of daily responsibilities.

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 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 proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information

Additional Information

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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.