Semiconductor Process Technician III - Gloucester, MA

The Process Technician III supports the Wet Lab and Metrology Lab to enable reliable wafer processing and on-wafer characterization for R D, applications development, customer demonstrations, and field escalations. The technician is responsible for executing assigned work independently once trained, communicates status and risks proactively, and is accountable for safety, data integrity, tool performance, and continuous improvement Key Responsibilities

• Operate wet etch and metrology equipment such as ThermaWave, Sheet Resistance Measurement Tool, and Ellipsometer under the guidance of process engineers.
• For Wet lab, prepare chemistries with accurate chemical ratio through titration monitoring and track wastewater/neutralization per permits.
• Strictly follow the safety protocols of cleanroom and wet lab practices.
• Maintain SOPs/Work instruction documentation, SPC tracking charts, maintenance logs.
• Maintain tool uptime of ≥90% through scheduled PM. Report the tool operation issue to the maintenance team for tool recovery and repair.
• Ensure that the data obtained from metrology equipment is accurate through SPC monitoring.
• Analyze/report results using Microsoft Office tools for any assigned technical projects assigned along with the process engineering team.
• Manage chemical inventory and other lab consumables.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, vendors, and customers. Qualifications
• Associate degree, High School diploma, or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• Hands‑on experience with wet chemical processing and/or wafer metrology.
• Working knowledge of SPC principles and data interpretation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly escalate concerns and status to engineers and management.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods with full gowning and PPE in the wet lab.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs Preferred Qualifications
• Experience operating ThermaWave, RS100.
• Familiarity with wet chemistries, implant characterization, film measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated ownership of tool performance, uptime, and data quality.
• Experience supporting R D, engineering development, or customer demo environments. Behavioral Competencies
• Independent, self‑starter mindset with strong sense of ownership. Detail‑oriented with a commitment to data integrity and process discipline.
• Proactive communicator who raises concerns early and constructively.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast‑paced, dynamic lab environment ## Qualifications ###

Education:

Technical Diploma ### Skills ###

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Years of Experience:

Up to 1 Year ###

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Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ###

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time ### ###

Relocation Eligible:

Yes ###

Referral Payment Plan:

None U.S.

Salary Range:

$25.00 - $34.70 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.