# R&D Process Technician (Shift)

[Applied Materials](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/applied-materials.md) · Singapore · [Administrative / Others](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/administrative-others.md)

Applied Materials is hiring a R&D Process Technician (Shift) in Singapore. Posted 2026-05-05; applications close 2026-07-04.

**Apply**: https://careers.appliedmaterials.com/careers/job/790315561922

Posted 15d ago.

## Role details

## About Applied Materials

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 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.

## What We Offer

**Location:** Singapore, SGP

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. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a leading global company. 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. Learn more about our benefits.

## Role Overview

As a Process Technician, you’ll be responsible for preparing wafers for experimentation, operating reactors to perform thin film processes, and using scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging. You’ll record process conditions and experimental observations, perform routine maintenance procedures, and evaluate wafers and thin films. Process Technicians prepare cross-section samples for analysis, identify patterns of interest in imaging, and operate laboratory process equipment and instrumentation. Your expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and process optimization drives higher levels of productivity, quality, and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

## Role Responsibilities

  
- Prepare wafers for experimentation, including cleaning and preparation of reactors
  
- Prepare cross‑section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis
  
- Operate reactors to perform thin film processes, under supervision
  
- Operate SEM for cross‑section and top‑view, critical dimension (CD), or energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and imaging
  
- Identify patterns of interest in imaging
  
- Record process conditions and experimental observations
  
- Understand basic SEM principles
  
- Responsible for single technology products
  
- Perform SEM system software alignment functions
  
- Evaluate wafers and thin films
  
- Perform routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean
  
- Effectively operate laboratory process equipment and instrumentation

## Requirements

  
- ITE/ Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials Science) or related field
  
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations and semiconductor processing equipment is a plus
  
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs
  
- Basic understanding of process control and data analysis
  
- Good communication and teamwork skills
  
- Must be able to commit Monday – Friday (9:00 am–6:00 pm or 2:00 pm–11:00 pm)

## Work Location

  
- Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

## Additional Information

  
- **Time Type:** Full time
  
- **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular
  
- **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the time
  
- **Relocation Eligible:** No

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.

## Applying to this role

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