MPS New Product Introduction Instructor (E3)

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring an MPS New Product Introduction (NPI) instructor, a combined technical instructor and technical expert role, based in Portland, Oregon. The position covers existing and new products and involves learning the new tools, gaining hands-on experience on startup and sustaining production tasks, and delivering initial classroom and hands-on training. Once the tool moves to volume production, the NPI instructor trains and certifies the volume instructor.

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, complete certifications and certify others, and establish new certification requirements.
• Follow the Product Development Process (PDP) for NPI products at Phase Gate 3 or earlier, and support Early Learning System / Alpha Site engineering and ECO reviews.
• Develop training curriculum, student guides and supporting materials with Instructional Designers, and create documentation to fill gaps in released materials.
• Provide troubleshooting support for system repairs, ensure safety retrofits are installed on training systems, and coach and mentor other instructors.
• Manage multiple projects, support Global Product Support documentation, and inform customers of additional Global Technical Training courses.

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 or instructional design experience, and experience with Applied Materials or MPS 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.
• Communication, presentation and project management skills; e-learning, videography and AR/VR experience a plus.

What we offer

• Salary of $84,000 to $115,500 depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award program.