Manufacturing Operations Technician , II, III, Senior
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Engineering
Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Posting Title
Manufacturing Operations Technician I, II, III, Senior
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Hiring DepartmentTexas Institute for Electronics
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Position Open ToAll Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours40
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FLSA StatusTo Be Determined at Offer
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Earliest Start DateOngoing
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Position DurationExpected to Continue
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LocationAUSTIN, TX
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Job DetailsGeneral Notes
About Us
The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state‑of‑the‑art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.
Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.
With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin – named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report – the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.
UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) - Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
- For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Purpose
The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining semiconductor processing equipment; executing standard and experimental process flows; and supporting researchers and engineers in developing, characterizing, and improving novel semiconductor processes and devices.
ResponsibilitiesTechnician I:
Executes standard wafer processing with minimal supervision.
Technician II:
Independently operates tools, supports troubleshooting, and assists engineering efforts.
Technician III:
Advanced technical contributor supporting complex processes and toolsets.
Senior Technician:
Senior‑level technical authority providing leadership in FAB operations and R&D execution.
Wafer Processing & Equipment Operation
- Operate semiconductor fabrication equipment including photolithography, dry and wet etch, deposition systems (CVD, PVD, ALD), bonding tools, diffusion/implant tools, CMP, electroplating, metrology, and wet clean tools.
- Execute process recipes, travelers, and experimental process flows accurately and consistently.
- Handle 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, and/or 300mm wafers in compliance with cleanroom and EHS standards.
Research & Development Support
- Support experimental runs, prototype builds, and funded research programs.
- Collaborate with process engineers and researchers on process development, optimization,…
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