Process Technician (Plating) (48430)

About the role

Under the direction of the Director of Plating Process Engineering, the Plating Process Technician provides support to the engineering teams in the plating area, including assisting with wet etch process, preparing and maintaining recipes, reviewing and documenting process or procedures, and expediting and dispositioning prototype wafers; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California. Works primarily in an indoor environment; may be exposed to hazardous conditions, chemicals, fumes, and/or gases; wears a cleanroom (bunny) suit including hood, gloves, safety glasses, booties, and mask; stands and walks; performs fine grasping movements, bends, and twists; operates a computer, telephone, and other office equipment; must be able to load and unload wet etch chemical solutions several times per shift; may be required to push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the engineering teams in the plating, wet etch, and stripping process areas
• Supports the plating, wet etch, and stripping processes by preparing, maintaining, and setting up recipes to ensure an efficient and consistent process
• Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively
• Expedites and dispositions prototype wafers in the plating, wet etch and stripping areas
• Assists engineers to run plating process development experiments, collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action if required
• Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs
• Assists with routine troubleshooting and resolves basic process-related issues
• Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborates with Engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures
• Creates reports, charts, or graphs on an ad-hoc or routine basis
• Prepares daily