Wafer Test Technician

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $33.00 - $45.70 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.

For the role, a strong candidate would ideally have:

• Hands-on operation of semi-auto and fully automatic wafer probers
• Wafer loading, alignment, chuck operation, and die stepping
• Probe tip/probe card alignment
• Creating or loading wafer maps
• Setting test coordinates and die locations
• Comfortable with repetitive probing and debugging
• Running automated wafer-level test sequences
• Follows procedures consistently and documents changes
• Basic troubleshooting of contact/probing issues
• Comfortable handling semiconductor wafers in an R&D lab
• Takes responsibility for completing tests and reporting problems
• good communication skills
• Clearly communicates abnormalities and status to engineers
• Careful with wafers, probe tips, electrical equipment, and lab procedures and lab protocols
• Responsible for receiving, inspecting, labeling, tracking, storing, and shipping semiconductor wafers and engineering samples

Other Requirements: This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, 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, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts. Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

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

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No Relocation Eligible: No

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.