- Pay
- $84–116k
- Where
- Santa Clara, CA · Phoenix, AZ · Austin, TX · Hillsboro, OR
- Level
- Mid
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:
$84,000.00 - $115,500.00
Location:
Austin,TX, Hillsboro,OR, Phoenix,AZ, 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 .
This posting is for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Instructor based in Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; Hillsboro, OR; or Phoenix, AZ. This position combines the responsibilities of a technical instructor and technical expert for both existing and new products.
The position requires work within the business unit (BU) manufacturing environment and development lab to learn new products under development, gain experience with tool startup and sustaining production tasks, and develop and deliver initial classroom and hands-on training for the tool.
Once the tool transitions to volume production, the NPI Instructor will train and certify the volume instructor, who will then assume training ownership of the product.
The position requires learning and applying knowledge across three areas:
(1) training fundamentals;
(2) existing products; and
(3) new product training development.
Training fundamentals will cover the methodology, tools, materials, and confidence needed to deliver both Live Distance Learning (LDL) and Instructor-Led Training (ILT), including hands-on course delivery.
Existing product training begins with basic operations and maintenance, followed by troubleshooting and diagnostics, and eventually progresses to mastery of the tool. New product training development requires content development and project management skills to help bring a new tool design from concept to reality through the development of comprehensive training curricula, student guides, and supporting materials and technologies.
Due to PDP/NPI product development schedules, the NPI Instructor will often be researching, gaining knowledge and experience, and developing and delivering training for several new tools/chambers simultaneously. Therefore, project management skills, training/presentation experience, and strong technical acumen in semiconductor equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, are required.
Basic Breakdown of Time
~45%: Learning new tools and gaining knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical, software, process, and related areas; developing course materials and structure; and updating existing courses
~35%: Delivering training or coordinating structured factory OJT
~20%: Other activities
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver specialized New Product Introduction (NPI) technical training both in-house and at customer locations, requiring domestic and international travel. Manage classroom and lab activities to ensure course objectives are met and adhere to safety procedures. Training may occur during off-shift hours and weekends as assigned.
Learn and maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of new and improved products to prepare and present defined courses.…