Etch SRP New Product Introduction Instructor (E3)

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring an Etch SRP New Product Introduction (NPI) instructor, a combined technical instructor and technical expert role on existing and new products. The position is based in Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA and involves learning new products in the business unit's manufacturing and development labs, then delivering and certifying training before handing the product to a volume instructor. About 45% of the time is spent learning the tool and building course materials, 35% delivering training or coordinating factory on-the-job training, and 20% other activities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialized NPI technical training in-house and at customer sites, with domestic and international travel, and manage classroom and lab activities while adhering to safety procedures
• Learn and maintain deep technical knowledge of new products, present defined courses, disseminate new information, and certify others across multiple platforms and processes
• Follow the Product Development Process (PDP) for NPI products at Phase Gate 3 or earlier, and use technical publications and business groups to improve documentation
• Provide troubleshooting support for system repairs, install safety retrofits on training systems, and support Early Learning System / Alpha Site engineering and ECO reviews
• Coach and mentor less senior instructors, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on the first chamber build and final testing
• Work with Instructional Designers to develop technical materials, and inform customers of Global Technical Training courses and products

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, education or training, or equivalent military experience, plus 4 years of professional semiconductor equipment experience; 6 years of experience if no bachelor's degree
• Desirable: 2 years of experience in education, performance-based training or training delivery to external customers
• Preferred: nationally recognized Instructional Design certification, 2 years of curriculum development experience, and experience with Applied Materials or Applied Etch SRP equipment
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time; relocation eligible

Required skills

• Semiconductor equipment: operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, alignments, calibrations and system-level troubleshooting of analog/digital electronics
• Microsoft Office and MS Windows applications; knowledge of computer networking a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently

What we offer

• Salary of $96,500 to $132,500
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award program