Process Technician

About the role

As a Process Technician at Applied Materials, you will prepare wafers for experimentation, operate reactors for thin‑film processes, and use scanning electron microscopes for analysis and imaging. You will record process conditions, perform routine maintenance, and evaluate wafers and thin films to support semiconductor manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning and reactor preparation.
• Operate reactors to perform thin‑film processes under limited supervision.
• Operate metrology tools and record process conditions and experimental observations.
• Evaluate wafers and thin films, prepare graphs and tables summarizing results.
• Coordinate equipment repair, maintenance, and ordering of supplies with vendors.
• Perform routine shutdown procedures and set up equipment for experiments.

Required profile

• Technical Diploma with 2‑4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, standing, lifting up to 35 lb, and work in a clean‑room environment using appropriate PPE.
• Capability to work in tight spaces, handle hand and power tools, and distinguish colors.

Required skills

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Thin‑film deposition processes
• Reactor operation
• Metrology instrumentation
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

What we offer

• Salary range $29.00 – $39.60 per hour.
• Location: Santa Clara, CA.
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellbeing, and stock award programs.