Process Technician

Process Technician – Keep the World’s Most Advanced Production Running

Process the World’s Most Advanced Production Running. A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028.

The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America's leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

Our Process Technicians are assigned to specialized engineering modules, such as Lithography (LIT), Etch (ETC), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Diffusion (DIF), Epitaxy (EPI), Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP), Metrology (ME), and Yield Excellence (YED). Each module plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and technicians are trusted to maintain stability and quality within their assigned area.

• Monitor & Operate Automated Systems
• Respond to Alarms & Analyze Data Act immediately when alarms occur, apply decision trees/SOPs, and collect system data to trace abnormalities and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate Across Teams for Stability Work closely with engineers and teammates to restore stability, refine procedures, and drive continuous improvements.
• Manage Multiple Tasks & System Checks Balance lots, system alerts, and tool checks in parallel to set the right priorities to safeguard yield and production output.

• Run Production
  
  Shifts:
  
  Operate and oversee automated systems that control wafer flow and tool performance.
• Respond with Speed & Judgment:
  Resolve abnormalities following SOPs and decision trees, while applying judgment for urgent cases outside SOP coverage.
• Analyze Data for Insights:
  Use system tools and reports to identify patterns, trace root causes, and document solutions.
• Coordinate with Engineers:
  Collaborate to troubleshoot issues, stabilize processes, and continuously improve line performance.
• Grow into Leadership:
  With experience, take on shift coordination, lead daily meetings, and mentor junior teammates that leads to opportunities in shift leadership and cross-team improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, solid computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Reliable, communicative, team‑oriented, confident in taking responsibility during shifts.
• Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and strong discipline in following procedures and maintaining schedules.

• Flexible for 12‑hour shifts (day/night; 3–4 days per week), with occasional overtime based on production needs.
• This role requires regular rotation between day and night shifts to meet production needs.
• While primarily office‑based, occasional entry into the cleanroom environment (with protective gowning) is required.

• Structured Onboarding (6–9 months):
  Includes SOP training, OJT, shadowing, and simulation.
• Skill Development:
  Advance from mastering operations and systems to independent decision‑making, to leadership responsibilities.
• Transparent Career Progression:
  Build long‑term growth opportunities in technical expertise, shift leadership, and cross‑department projects.

• Associate’s degree (any field of study) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non‑STEM discipline may also be considered.

TSMC Arizona operates 24/7, 365 days a year. This position requires the candidate to work any shift (day or night) in a compressed work week schedule once training is done. The compressed work week shift structure is 4 days on, 3 days off for one week and 3 days on, 4 days off the next week. Each shift is 12 hours,…