Jobs at Applied Materials in United States, Tempe

Key Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of electronic microscopy techniques to image wafers for customer demos to aid in the success of meeting customer requirements

Participate in creating recipes to optimize FIB prep of TEM samples

Support other metrology techniques including XRR, XRD, XRF, AFM, SE

Work with Arizona State University (ASU) to use TEM equipment on ASU campus

Generate and distribute Best Known Methods (BKMs) for film imaging

Functional Knowledge

• Hands on experience with SEM, FIB, STEM, and or TEM

Business Expertise

• Basic understanding of the semiconductor industry and thin film deposition

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for developing technical contribution

Problem Solving

• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments

Impact

• Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines

Interpersonal Skills

• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding

Key Responsibilities

-Prepares wafers for experimentation. May include cleaning. Loads wafers, prepares reactor for experimentation and cleans reactors. Operates reactor to perform various processes including metrology. Recommends performance of process system and troubleshooting.

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

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

-Checks performance of process system and acts on making it compliant to best known method (BKM).

- Records process conditions and experimental observations. Evaluates wafers and coupons, including modification of the process recipes.

- Prepares graphs and tables summarizing results.

- Coordinates with process engineers on wafer evaluations. Sets up equipment for experiments.

-Orders equipment and supplies, and coordinates with vendors and purchasing. Coordinates instrument repair and maintenance.

-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, and special sample handling.

-Knowledgeably operates laboratory process equipment and instrumentation.

Functional Knowledge

-Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea to perform the most complex work

Problem Solving

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

Interpersonal Skills

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

This is a physically demanding position that often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Position will work closely with site management in RD&E and Manufacturing and other EHS staff to drive environmental, safety and health programs, ensure regulatory compliance and promote continuous improvement for the operations in Tempe and Chandler, AZ.
• Ensures proper investigations of accident / incidents conducted for EH&S events and drives corrective actions. Act as liaison with regulatory authorities for safety requirements.
• Track and trend EH&S related legislation and take appropriate action to comply with requirements. Communicates EH&S issues to all necessary management and employees. Generates necessary reports and documentation. Lead the investigation into accidents and provide feedback to relevant parties for corrective action.
• Review and report EH&S progress and performance for assigned site/function.
• Ensures compliance with required codes, standards, and regulations. Act as a liaison with local, regional, or federal regulatory authorities. Manage metrics and reporting.
• Oversees accident / incident investigations and analyzes pertinent data. Documents results.
• Performs a wide range of health and safety compliance duties including equipment and facility permitting, compliance auditing, management of change and chemical authorization approvals, record keeping and reporting, liaison with the local authorities.
• Ensure environmental, health and safety programs and management systems are in place and effective to minimize the risks to employees, the environment and the community. Some of the Key Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the site include:
  • New chemical review
  • Management of Change (MoC)
  • Hazard Communication
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Control of Hazardous Energies
  • Confined Space
  • Working at Heights
  • Accident/Incident Investigation
  • Design Review for tool installation
  • Code Review: Fire and Building

• Ensures compliance with required health and safety, fire code and building codes, standards and regulations. Act as a liaison with local, regional or federal regulatory authorities.
• Ensures proper investigations of environmental, health and safety incidents conducted for EH&S events and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Review and report environmental, health and safety progress and performance for assigned site/function based on established EH&S metrics to site management.
• Ensures that specific projects assigned are completed as planned to meet EH&S goals. Provides management with updates and escalation onprojects/programs.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers regarding environmental, health and safety issues
• Provide technical guidance on environmental, health and safety issues to the site manufacturing and engineering organizations and contribute to the development of site-wide EH&S standards and procedures.
• Participate in the emergency response team and may involve after hours response.
• Develops and conducts employee EH&S training.
• Familiar with Benchmark Gensuite for incident management, site compliance and regulatory tracking.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.

Other Requirements:

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, 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, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room and other industrial spaces, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able wear PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection, fall protection.

Must be able to walk/stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time.

Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs.

Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (powered industrial trucks, building alarms).

Must be able to rapidly respond to emergencies.

Must be capable of assisting others during evacuations.

Must be able to see/recognize and respond to dangerous situations.

Working Conditions:

This position may require long periods of desk and computer work.

Excessive heat/cold based on outdoor climate.

Working around moving vehicles/objects.

Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment.

Working in close proximity to others.

Working in and around equipment with electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards.

Working in proximity to loudequipment/systems/alarms.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Key Responsibilities

1. Performs complex electro-mechanical technical functions and activities such as design, test, checkout, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and assembly of electronics and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, specialized test equipment, tools and test fixtures.
2. Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems with minimal supervision. Assignments require solution of difficult problems by application of technical knowledge. May perform more complicated or complex new system and NPI installations and field upgrades.
3. May work from limited or no documentation. Investigates, compiles data, documents and recommends changes using applicable reporting process to enhance product performance.
4. Compiles logbooks and test procedures documentation utilizing good writing skills. Assists in revising, developing and implementing documented procedures. Writes complex technical reports and test procedures.
5. Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & vacuum and process testing on AMAT platforms to Engineering and Manufacturing documentation and specifications.
6. Observes all safety standards. Maintains a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment. Attends required health and safety training and follows safety and security policies, procedures and practices. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies to supervisor or Safety dept. Follows operating instructions, uses protective equipment when required, and uses equipment and materials properly. Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries.
7. Requires full understanding of the company's manufacturing and/or engineering processes, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface acrossdepartmental/functionallines. Provides management with technical input in order to correct problems both at the system level and in the manufacturing process.
8. Provides training to lower level Engineering Technicians. Recognized as technical resource for a particular platform or product. Highly proficient at troubleshooting and resolving issues. Effective at providing standard work and workmanship skills training. Works closely with Engineering in the development of procedures and documentation for NPI. May serve as a "Quality Lead".

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed advanced specialized expertise within aanalytical/scientificarea 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

What We Offer

This position will be located in Tempe, AZ (at theArizona State Research Center), and requires all work to be done onsite. No remote or hybrid work option.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
• Leads Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control. Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements.
• With limited/ no supervision, creates, releases and updates new project materials strategy.
• Sourcing: Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary. Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
• Materials: Coordinates activities around source selection, specification creation and price negotiation with appropriate team members.
• Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan).
• Manages materials change control process. Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators . Tracks total landed costs targets.
• Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists and/ or leads in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
• Actively mediates and partners with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier quality issues for assigned product groups. Escalate issues to Commodity Business Managers when necessary.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Key Responsibilities

Performs a variety of complex electrical trade functions such as the inspection, repair, installation, modification, and maintenance of electrical equipment, systems, and circuits.

Diagnoses trouble in the electrical system or plant equipment.

Uses specialized measuring and testing instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, ohmmeters and meggers.

Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.

Makes daily, periodic, or special inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary. Includes maintaining and repairing the facility's structure, equipment and grounds, including plumbing and HVAC

Work from blueprints, drawings, or rough sketches. Performs skilled trades works, such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures.

Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation or repair of building mechanical and or plumbing.

Oversees contractor-supplied maintenance services, including janitorial, landscape, HVAC servicing and rubbish removal.

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, and the use of hand and power tools.

This position requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to welding helmets, hand shields, goggles, respirators, fire/flame resistant clothing and aprons, and gloves. Additional PPE will be required for positions involving work in a clean room environment.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives
• Preference for someone with prior CNC expertise (repairs, service, maintenance)

Leadership

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information