Wafer Test Technician
Applied Materials
Santa ClaraMid level4–7 yrs
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A mid-level full-time Technician (general) role at Applied Materials in Santa Clara, asking for 4–7 years of experience.
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-11-06
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $33–$45.70 an hour
Full description
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
## Qualifications
### Education:
Associate's Degree
### Skills
### Certifications:
### Languages:
### Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
### Work Experience:
## Additional Information
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### Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
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### Travel:
No
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### Relocation Eligible:
No
### Referral Payment Plan:
None
Salary Range:
$33.00 - $45.70
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.
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