Process Technician II (T2)
Albany, GA - USA
Job Summary
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$21.50 - $29.20Location:
AlbanyNYYoull 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 possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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.
As a Process Technician youll be responsible for preparing wafers for experimentation operating reactors to perform thin film processes and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging. Youll record process conditions and experimental observations perform routine maintenance procedures and evaluate wafers and thin films. Process Technicians are tasked with preparing cross-section samples for analysis identifying patterns of interest in imaging and operating laboratory process equipment and instrumentation. Your expertise in troubleshooting equipment maintenance and process optimization drives higher levels of productivity quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.Key Responsibilities
- Prepares wafers for experiment. Build split assign and dispatch wafers per fab policies.
- Evaluates performance of processes using wSPC chart systems.
- Coordinate with onsite NY Creates operations to efficiently process measure and ship wafers.
- Monitor customer wafers to ensure documentation policy is followed.
- Operate EPI tool both in manual mode or via Si view independently based on different projects.
- Record process conditions and experimental observations.
- Prepare graphs and tables to summarize results for reports.
- Coordinate with engineers understand their detailed requirements and communicate on results; - Monitor wafer in process (WIP) and maintain throughput.
- Perform routine shut down procedure. Identify problem put tool down and request assistance as needed.
- Help coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
- Help set up tool status for experiments per instructions. Uses quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge.
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 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
Position is for on site technician at Albany META center. Scheduled will reflect EPI BU needs and will include either a Saturday or Sunday shift.
Understanding of Si-View SM and MM systems is beneficial.
Education- Associate of Science degree or 2 years Semi Conductor experience.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
NoRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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 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
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.