Semiconductor Process Engineering Technician - Lithography

Overview

Keysight Technologies, the world's premier measurement company, is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineering Technician to work at the High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) in Santa Rosa, California. The role focuses on lithography and related semiconductor processes, supporting the development of advanced compound semiconductor devices.

• Assist engineers in reviewing and troubleshooting stuck lots and communicating lot status and issues.
• Oversee litho work selection and facilitate movement of lots with issues or abnormal delays.
• Lead recipe setup for lithography systems and related metrology tools.
• Qualify new batches of photoresist.
• Adjust process and equipment parameters in response to lithography weekly tests.
• Perform data entry, data analysis, and basic statistical process control (SPC) tasks.
• Assist with processing test wafers and process development activities.
• Perform visual inspection on IC wafers, record observations and provide detailed feedback to engineers.
• Assist with training on litho and related metrology equipment.

• Minimum 6+ years of Engineering Technician experience in lithography, metrology, and related semiconductor processes.
• Minimum high school graduate with applicable semiconductor industry experience, strong aptitude in science and math; AAS or B.S. degree preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced semiconductor device fabrication is required.
• Specific skills in III‑V semiconductor processing preferred.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills for successful inter‑ and intra‑group interactions.
• Willingness and initiative to learn and acquire new skills.
• Available to work a combination of weekend and/or swing shift for coverage. Schedule has flexibility for the right candidate.
• Candidates must be local to Santa Rosa, CA or willing to relocate.

The role will be based at our HQ in Santa Rosa, CA.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export‑controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export‑controlled items.

Employment in this position for non‑U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export‑controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Santa Rosa, CA Salary Range:
Minimum $60,140 – Maximum $120,230. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range listed above.

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Self role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program.