Process Technician

Job Description

The Process Technician is responsible for operating and monitoring semiconductor fabrication equipment in a cleanroom environment on a compressed work week schedule. This position will ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semiconductor manufacturing equipment across assigned process areas (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, CMP).
• Perform routine equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, and escalate issues to maintenance or engineering teams.
• Follow detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process control plans.
• Ensure product quality by performing inspections and measurements using metrology tools.
• Record production data, equipment status, and process deviations in manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and yield enhancement initiatives.
• Participate in equipment startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.
• Maintain compliance with cleanroom protocols, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in training programs and assist in onboarding new technicians.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, and changeover activities as needed.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization and workflow improvements.

Skills

• Cleanroom Operations
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Detail-Oriented
• Fabrication Processes
• Following Protocols
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Savings Accounts
• 401(k)
• ESPP
• Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
• Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes.

Requirements

• Operate and monitor semiconductor manufacturing equipment across assigned process areas (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, CMP).
• Perform routine equipment checks, basic troubleshooting, and escalate issues to maintenance or engineering teams.
• Follow detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process control plans.
• Ensure product quality by performing inspections and measurements using metrology tools.
• Record production data, equipment status, and process deviations in manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and yield enhancement initiatives.
• Participate in equipment startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.
• Maintain compliance with cleanroom protocols, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in training programs and assist in onboarding new technicians.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, and changeover activities as needed.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process optimization and workflow improvements.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The regular hours for this position are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday from 7:00am to 7:15pm.