Process Tech IV - (T4)

Key Responsibilities

Prepares wafers for experimentation to include cleaning. Loads wafers, prepares reactor for experimentation and cleans reactors. Operates reactor to perform thin film process.  Recommends performance of process system and troubleshooting.

- Prepare cross section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis and help / guide requestor to optimize sample prep procedure and conditions, identify cutting location based on pattern instructions.

Records process conditions and experimental observations. Evaluates wafers and thin films, including modification of the process recipes.

- Operate scanning electron microscope (SEM) for cross section and top view or critical dimension (CD) or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis / imaging pending on job assignment,  identify all of patterns of interest, understand image quality requirement and sample/beam interaction to determine optimized condition.

Prepares graphs and tables summarizing results.

- Understand basic scanning electron microscope (SEM)  principle. 

Responsible for all  technology products.

- Perform scanning electron microscope (SEM) system software alignment functions.  Perform routine maintenance procedures, flash, plasma clean etc.

Orders equipment and supplies, and coordinates with vendors and purchasing.

-  Interface with requestors, understand their detail requirement, and communicate on results; help lab on monitoring wafer in process (WIP) and maintaining throughput.

Coordinates with engineering on wafer evaluations. Sets up equipment for experiments.

- Perform routine shut down procedure. Identify problem put tool down and call for service.

Uses quantitative wafer evaluation and process instrumentation knowledge to draw conclusions from data. Assists in training lower level technicians.

- Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures including, sample prep, scanning electron microscope (SEM) conditions, and special sample handling.

Knowledgeably operates laboratory process equipment and instrumentation.

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 advanced specialized expertise within a analytical/scientific area to perform the most complex work

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May act as a lead for the team, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

Impact

• Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Qualifications

Education:

Technical Diploma

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$33.00 - $45.65

The 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 members. In 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.