Wafer Fabrication Technician

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Process wafers as instructed using wafer fabrication processes.
• Organize workflow.
• Maintain current wafer fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot and correct process issues.
• Perform basic data analysis and record data as requested.
• Work with wet benches and chemicals used in etching processes.
• Work in collaboration with process sustaining engineers.
• Summarize and communicate findings accurately to engineering team and management as needed.
• Operate photo resist coaters, mask aligners, metal evaporators, PECVD, wet etch, grinders, dicing saws, or other equipment and processes in wafer fabrication.
• Process wafers according to detailed wafer traveler documentation.
• Communicate any issues with equipment to equipment maintenance; perform basic preventative maintenance tasks as needed.
• Suggest and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and always use PPE when required.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Good conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written; possesses the ability to interface effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Good computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

Qualifications

• AS in technical field, engineering, or science (preferred).
• 3 years of experience working in semiconductor manufacturing environment with direct, hands-on experience in wafer fabrication (preferred).
• Hands-on experienced and skilled with equipment used in wafer fabrication; photolithography, metal evaporators, PECVD, grinding, dicing, etc. (preferred).
• Experienced with basic electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting of equipment (preferred).
• Good with data analysis (preferred).

Skills

• Photolithography.
• Thin film coatings.
• Wet and/or dry etch.
• Annealing.
• Grinding.
• Dicing.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $24-$29/hr plus benefits. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, and experience.

Schedule

Not specified.