AGS Training Services ALD New Product (NPI) Instructor III - (E3)

Company: APPLIED MATERIALS
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 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. 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. This posting is for a Santa Clara (SCLA)-based New Product (NPI) instructor. The position is embedded in the business unit (BU) in SCLA in order to learn the new PLC/NPI products (i.e. the new chambers, new mainframes, and new tools) for the BU, gain experience on the startup and sustaining production tasks on the tool, and develop/deliver initial classroom and hands-on training on the tool. Once the tool transitions to volume production, the NPI instructor will train up the volume instructor, who then takes over the product from a training ownership standpoint. Due to the scheduling of PLC/NPI product development, the NPI instructor will often be researching, gaining knowledge/experience, and developing/delivering for several new tools/chambers at a time, so project management, training/presentation experience, and technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) of semiconductor equipment is required. 45% learning the new tool and gaining knowledge and experience (mechanical, electrical, software, process, etc.) and developing the course materials, structure and updating of existing courses ~35% delivering training or coordinating structured factory OJT ~Conducts semiconductor equipment training needs assessment by collecting information pertaining to work procedures, work flow, and functional knowledge from the experts; disseminates new information to training and business unit staff manages multiple projects of diverse scope and complexity; directs project team members. Determines system utilization requirements by researching and testing systems occasionally develops customized training materials per customer needs; trains others in standard course development process/Instructional System Design (ISD); identifies and corrects procedural issues with the business unit Lead NPI training development projects with minimal support; develops hardware training student guides by identifying and describing information needs; revising and editing final copy Maintains safe and healthy training environment by following organization standards and legal regulations; ensures all safety retrofits are installed on the training systems Presents technical training in house and at customer sites; conducts training classes by presenting job-specific classroom and hands-on learning environments and opportunities; manages classroom/lab activities to ensure fulfillment of course objectives; may train during off shift and/or weekends as assigned; Evaluates training by evaluating effectiveness of training to specific job applications Provides coaching and leadership to other instructors; serves as mentor to less senior instructors for class delivery, technical development and certification; anticipates, prevents and resolves customer satisfaction issues. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards; demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the AGS Training Services organization and operations and the AGS organization; informs customers of additional AGS TS courses/products available; assists Marketing in building customer relationships and selling AGS TS products; analyzes customer issues/needs to determine future training opportunities; deliver training solutions for customer needs Maintains technical and instructional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, etc. Will require both domestic and international travel (up to 40%) Bachelor degree in engineering, education, or training, PLUS 4 years of professional semiconductor equipment experience in installation, programming, safety, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor machinery equipment (such as robots, programmable controllers, power supplies, pneumatics, vacuum systems, power distributions, facilities, high voltage systems, high current systems, and robot controllers), following manuals, specifications, blueprints, and schematics, and using hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment ~ If no Bachelor’s degree, 6 years of professional semiconductor equipment experience ~2 years of formal or informal experience in education, performance based training, or training/presentation delivery to external customers is desirable and required to attain FKA instructional Developer within the first year. ~ Presentation skills, written communication, training delivery, project/information management, self-development, presenting technical information, self-confidence, dealing with complexity, Microsoft Office skills Equipment use: office equipment, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, volt meters, soldering irons, hand tools, power tools, and personal computers Semiconductor equipment skills: operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, alignments, calibrations, and system-level troubleshooting skills on analog/digital electronics Knowledge of MS Windows applications and computer networking a plus Experience in e-Learning a plus Travel: Position requires the ability to travel for up to 40% in the first year while completing initial training. Position requires the ability to travel up to 40% after initial training while developing and delivering training. Full time Travel: Relocation Eligible: 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. 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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