Manufacturing Operations Technician , II, III, Senior, Texas Institute Electronics

Manufacturing Operations Technician I, II, III, Senior

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.

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

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

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.

Technician 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.

• 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.

• Support experimental runs, prototype builds, and funded research programs.
• Collaborate with process engineers and researchers on process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Collect process and metrology data and provide structured feedback to engineering teams.

• Perform in-line and end-of-line metrology (film thickness, CD, profilometry, defect inspection).
• Accurately document results, deviations, and observations in lab notebooks, MES systems, and databases.
• Support data integrity, traceability, and reporting requirements.

• Follow all cleanroom protocols, chemical handling procedures, and EHS requirements.
• Support chemical inventory management, waste handling, and safety audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

• Assist with material tracking, consumables management, and inventory control.
• Support tool scheduling, availability, and daily FAB operations.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new users as appropriate to level.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cleanroom environment

• 3+ years hands-on semiconductor FAB experience
• Experience with at least one 200mm or 300mm tool functional area
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible development environment

• 5+ years hands-on semiconductor FAB experience
• Experience with at least two major semiconductor tool functional areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose root cause, and recommend solutions

• 8+ years semiconductor FAB experience
• Broad expertise across multiple tool platforms and process areas
• Ability to initiate lot starts,…