Inspection ME Technician (49936)

About the role

The Inspection ME Technician provides support to the manufacturing and engineering teams in the inspection area, supports wafer fab production, reviews and documents processes or procedures, disposes abnormal wafers for rework, collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing and engineering teams in the inspection area
• Safeguards efficient and cost-effective wafer processing
• Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively and with minimal disruption
• Disposes abnormal or atypical wafers for rework; ensures prompt completion of rework
• Captures and analyzes data and recommends corrective action if necessary
• Maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs as needed
• Assists with troubleshooting 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
• Collaborates with manufacturing or engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures and may assist with identifying production integration timelines
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Requirements

• Associates degree in Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Two years of experience working in the semiconductor industry in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of electronics and manufacturing processes
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Knowledge and ability to use various types of inspection tools, such as microscopes or other inspection equipment
• Knowledge of the semiconductor and hard disk drive industry principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge and ability to use SPC to maintain process controls
• Ability to collect and analyze data using SPC, including presenting findings and recommending corrective action
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of tools and tool sets to ensure minimal downtime
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with contractors, consultants, employees, management, and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Skilled at time management
• Skilled at resolving issues quickly and efficiently
• Flexible and able to prioritize

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Associates degree in Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum two years of experience working in the semiconductor industry in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of electronics and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Skills

• Knowledge and ability to use various types of inspection tools, such as microscopes or other inspection equipment
• Knowledge of the semiconductor and hard disk drive industry principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge and ability to use SPC to maintain process controls
• Ability to collect and analyze data using SPC, including presenting findings and recommending corrective action
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of tools and tool sets to ensure minimal downtime
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with contractors, consultants, employees, management, and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Skilled at time management
• Skilled at resolving issues quickly and efficiently
• Flexible and able to prioritize

Benefits

The hourly rate for this full-time position is between $23.00-$30.00 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The hourly pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.

Working Conditions

• Works primarily in an indoor environment on a rotating D shift, Friday thru Sunday, 6:00pm-6:00am
• Wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit, including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask
• May be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases during the course of work day
• May be exposed to loud noise
• Spend more than four hours per day performing visual inspection using a microscope
• Stands, walks, bends, and twists
• Performs various 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