RIE Semiconductor Lab Technician

RIE Semiconductor Lab Technician

CTG is seeking to fill a RIE Semiconductor Lab Technician position for our client. Join a leading semiconductor manufacturing team supporting advanced Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) processes and cleanroom operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with semiconductor fabrication experience who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, supporting process development, and ensuring the highest quality manufacturing standards.

Location:

Albany, NY Duration: long term

Hours:

7PM-7AM

Duties:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain RIE and other semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Support semiconductor process development, testing, and manufacturing activities.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Execute process experiments and collect, analyze, and document process data.
• Assist with process qualification, product validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Support failure analysis (FA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage nonconforming materials (NCM) and support inventory control activities.
• Participate in quality audits, CAPA initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with stop-ship investigations and off-specification product evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation while following cleanroom, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills:

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication and cleanroom manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) equipment and semiconductor processing.
• Understanding of quality systems, CAPA, failure analysis, and process qualification.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality support, NCM processes, and inventory management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering documentation and follow detailed operating procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience:

• Two or more years of semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor laboratory, or related engineering experience preferred.
• Experience operating semiconductor process equipment in a cleanroom environment.
• Background supporting process development, manufacturing quality, or equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with semiconductor qualification, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant semiconductor manufacturing experience will also be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.