Wafer Fabrication Technician

1st shift 6am- 2:30pm M-F Job Summary

Responsible for working in a wafer fabrication cleanroom processing semiconductor wafers using equipment and processes used in wafer fabrication. Process may include photolithography, thin film coatings, wet and/or dry etch, annealing, grinding, and/or dicing. Responsible for following manufacturing process instructions and for using safe practices including use of PPE when required.

• 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.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• 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.

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

High School diploma.