Technical Trainer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

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Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Project manage university partnership.
• Has general industry knowledge.
• Maintains product technical knowledge sufficient to prepare and present defined product courses; disseminates new information to staff; may complete certification on multiple platforms and/or processes to include safety modules; actively certifies others; establishes new certification requirements.
• Utilizes Technical Publications and System  Business Units to improve 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 technical training organization and operations and the AGS  organization; informs customers of additional technical training courses/products available; assists  in building customer relationships and selling technical training related products; provides input on customer issues/needs to determine future training opportunities.
• 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.
• 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; communication to the field.
• Supports GPS in the generation of  docs.
• Develop 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 recommends revisions.
• Communicates with BUs to obtain current product information for courses updates; represents technical training organization at divisional meetings.

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

This role can teach PW(Precision workmanship) and general industry classes.  The load for CE training will be very light initially, but the demand for university partnerships will be strong.  This position should be able to do project manage university partnership.

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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.