Inspection ME Technician (49936)

About the role

Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Plating Manufacturing Engineering, the Inspection ME Technician provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the inspection area, assists and supports wafer fab production, reviews and documents processes or procedures, and dispositions abnormal wafers for rework; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action; supports activities related to improved manufacturing efficiency. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Works primarily in an indoor environment on a rotating D shift. Works in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer manufacturing facility; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask. May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases; may be exposed to loud noise; spends more than four hours per day performing visual inspection using a microscope. Stands, walks, bends, and twists; performs fine grasping movements; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; may occasionally be required to push, pull, or lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the inspection area
• Supports wafer fab production and manufacturing processes to ensure that wafers are processed efficiently and cost effectively
• Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively and with minimal disruption
• Dispositions abnormal or atypical wafers for rework; ensures that rework is completed promptly
• Collects and analyzes data and recommends corrective action if required
• Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs as needed
• Assists with trouble-shooting tools and process issues in the inspection area
• Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
• Assists with training and certifying operators on various tools and manufacturing processes