Manufacturing Operator- Photolithography, Etch & Plating

About the role

Vishay UltraSource is seeking a Machine Operator specializing in Photolithography, Etch & Plating to support daily production requirements. This role involves safely processing high-reliability thin-film products in accordance with applicable drawings, routings, work instructions, quality requirements, and workmanship standards.

The position is located in Hollis, NH, a small suburb in Southern New Hampshire, approximately an hour north of Boston, MA. Vishay UltraSource operates with 27,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space and employs around 85 people across two shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform Photolithography, Etching, and Electroless Plating operations following approved procedures.
• Cross-train and maintain qualification across multiple processes to support changing production needs.
• Review drawings, routings, specifications, and work instructions before processing product.
• Verify equipment, tooling, chemistry, and process conditions are ready for use.
• Prepare process chemicals and perform chemical changeovers using required PPE and safe-handling practices.
• Perform photolithography activities including cleaning, lamination or coating, exposure, developing, inspection, and resist stripping.
• Operate manual and semi-automated wet-processing equipment.
• Inspect substrates and perform microscope-based touch-up, critical-dimension measurements, tape testing, and XRF thickness measurements.
• Accurately document processing activities, measurements, inspection results, and quantities.
• Stop processing and promptly report equipment, process, material, or quality conditions that fall outside approved requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college coursework preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or cleanroom experience preferred.
• Experience in thin-film, semiconductor, electronics, plating, or chemical processing is a plus.
• Comfortable working with process chemicals and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, routings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Ability to handle small, fragile substrates without causing damage or contamination.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, repetitive work.
• Good visual acuity and ability to perform detailed microscope work.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate production records.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to move between work centers based on production needs.

Pay

$19–21 per hour.

Benefits

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs, including:

• Health care coverage.
• Financial support programs and other resources to help achieve personal and professional goals.
• Unique career paths and an open, collaborative culture.
• Opportunities to work globally and locally.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, it is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by U.S. federal law (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).