Job Title

AGS Training Services Technical New Product (NPI) Instructor – (E3)

Job Description Summary

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.  Semiconductor manufacturing equipment experience is preferred.

Hiring Requirements

Travel: 30%

Location: Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers technical training classes covering theory and hands-on skills on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Presents technical training in house and at customer sites, focusing on specialized / customized courses; requires both domestic and international travel; manages classroom/lab activities to assure fulfillment of course objectives; presents and practices safety per procedure; may train during off shift and/or weekends as assigned.
• Maintains product technical knowledge sufficient to prepare and present defined product courses; disseminates new information to staff; completes certification on multiple platforms and/or processes to include safety modules; actively certifies others; establishes new certification requirements.
• Utilizes Technical Publications and System Product Business Groups to maximize technical documentation efficiencies; creates and augments documentation to fill gaps in released materials; evaluates instructor performance; trains others in standard course development process/Instructional System Design (ISD); responsible for course design approval.
• Provides technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to assist with system repairs; ensures system functionality can support course objectives; ensures all safety retrofits are installed on the training systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Global Technical Training organization and operations and the AGS organization; informs customers of additional GTT courses/products available; assists marketing in building customer relationships and selling GTT products; analyzes customer issues/needs to determine future training opportunities; presents total training solutions for customer needs.
• Provides coaching and leadership to other instructors; serves as mentor to less experienced instructors for class delivery, technical development, and certification; anticipates, prevents, and resolves customer satisfaction issues.
• Manages multiple projects of diverse scope and complexity; directs project team members.
• Alpha Site support to Engineering in house or on an engineering tool.  Provides review of ECO’s and communications to the field
• Supports GPS in the generation of training documents.
• Develops new procedures and Best Known Methods
• First chamber Build.  Work with Engineering and Manufacturing; participate on New Product final test
• Develop technical materials
• Observe technical activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Interview personnel to become familiar with products & methods
• Study tech docs to integrate a technology, operating procedure, production sequence and detail.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions.
• Communicates with BUs to obtain current product information for courses updates.

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

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00

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.