HBI New Product Introduction (NPI) Instructor

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Hybrid Bonding Interconnect (HBI) New Product Introduction (NPI) instructor in Singapore. The role combines technical instructor and technical expert duties on existing and new products, working within the Manufacturing business unit in Singapore and occasionally in Kalispell, Montana. It covers training fundamentals, existing products and new product training development.

Key responsibilities

• Learn new tools and chambers, then deliver initial classroom and hands-on training; once the tool moves to volume production, train the volume instructor.
• Deliver NPI technical training in-house and at customer sites, with domestic and international travel, and manage classroom and lab activities while adhering to safety procedures.
• Develop and update training curriculum, student guides and supporting materials, and coordinate structured factory on-the-job training.
• Follow the Product Development Process (PDP) for NPI products at Phase Gate 3 or earlier, and support Early Learning System / Alpha Site engineering and ECO reviews.
• Provide troubleshooting support for system repairs and ensure safety retrofits are installed on training systems.
• Certify staff, establish new certification requirements with the business unit, and inform customers of Global Technical Training courses.
• Mentor other instructors, coach them on class delivery and technical development, and manage multiple projects.
• Work with Instructional Designers to develop technical materials, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on the first chamber build and final testing.

Required profile

• Internal candidates only.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, education or training, or equivalent military experience, plus 4 years of professional semiconductor equipment experience; alternatively 6 years of such experience if no degree.
• Desirable: 2 years of experience in education, performance-based training or training delivery to external customers.
• Preferred: nationally recognized Instructional Design certification or 2 years of curriculum/instructional design experience; experience with AMAT semiconductor equipment and bonding equipment highly desired.

Required skills

• Semiconductor equipment experience: installation, programming, safety, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of machinery such as robots, programmable controllers, power supplies, pneumatics, vacuum systems and high-voltage/current systems.
• Reading manuals, specifications, blueprints and schematics, and using hand tools, measuring instruments and testing equipment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, teamwork and interpersonal skills.