Litho Reticle Technician; Day Shift

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The Reticle Technician supports the inspection, qualification, and lifecycle management of photomasks (reticles) utilized in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role is responsible for performing detailed reticle inspections, identifying and documenting defects, supporting contamination control activities, and executing established procedures to ensure reticle quality and production readiness. Working within a highly automated manufacturing environment, the Reticle Technician utilizes specialized inspection tools and metrology equipment to verify reticle integrity and compliance with quality standards.

The technician partners closely with reticle engineers, manufacturing teams, and cross‑functional organizations to support yield, quality, and operational excellence while maintaining strict adherence to safety, cleanliness, and handling requirements.

• Perform routine reticle inspections using established inspection tools, procedures, and quality standards to ensure reticle readiness for production.
• Identify, document, and escape reticle defects, contamination concerns, and quality issues in accordance with defined processes.
• Review and analyze inspection results, supporting defect disposition activities and communicating findings to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Execute standardized work instructions, inspection checklists, and documentation requirements with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support reticle lifecycle management activities including qualification, tracking, storage, handling, and inventory control.
• Monitor inspection equipment performance, complete required calibrations and checks, and report equipment issues impacting manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with reticle engineers, manufacturing personnel, and cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot inspection‑related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, contamination control, quality, and operational procedures while supporting training and skill development activities.

(Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

• Ability to work in a standing position for >85% of a 12‑hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for >85% of a 12‑hour shift
• Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
• Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two‑person lift)
• Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for >85% of a 12‑hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for >85% of a 12‑hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for >85% of a 12‑hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
• Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not…