Process Technician

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Salary: $29.00 - $39.60 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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, you'll be responsible for preparing wafers for experimentation, operating reactors to perform thin film processes, and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging. You'll 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.

Summary   The FIB Technician is responsible for supporting semiconductor failure analysis, process development, and characterization activities through the preparation of high-quality samples using Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques. The individual will operate analytical and metrology equipment, maintain laboratory productivity, support engineering investigations, and ensure compliance with safety and operating procedures.

Technical certification, or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Physics, or a related field.   Hands-on experience as a FIB Technician in a semiconductor production, manufacturing, or failure analysis laboratory environment.   Experience preparing TEM lamella samples using FIB techniques.   Working knowledge of SEM, FIB, and TEM fundamentals.   Ability to interpret engineering instructions, layouts, and sample preparation requirements.   Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.   Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in a laboratory environment.

Sample Preparation and Analysis   Prepare samples for experimentation, including cleaning, mounting and unmounting samples, loading FOUPs, and setting up jobs for analytical investigations.   Prepare transmission electron microscopy (TEM) lamella samples using Focused Ion Beam (FIB) techniques.   Identify locations of interest based on engineering drawings, pattern instructions, and customer requirements.   Assist in developing and optimizing sample preparation methods, procedures, and process conditions.   Operate SEM, FIB, TEM, and laboratory metrology tools to support failure analysis and process characterization activities.   Perform cross-sectional and plan-view imaging, critical dimension (CD) measurements, and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis.   Acquire high-quality images and analytical data