Semiconductor Process Engineering Technician - Lithography

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and optimization. Our global team works across communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets.

Keysight Technologies, the world's premier measurement company, has an opening for a Semiconductor Process Engineering Technician at the High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) in Santa Rosa, California. The team invents and delivers world‑leading compound semiconductor and integration technology in our state‑of‑the‑art fabrication facilities located in Santa Rosa. Our team enables Keysight product leadership through semiconductor innovation for differentiated performance.

• Assist engineers in reviewing and troubleshooting stuck lots, communicating lot status and issues.
• Oversee lithography work selection and facilitate the movement of any lots with issues or abnormal delays.
• Lead recipe setup for lithography systems and related metrology tools.
• Qualification of new batches of photoresist.
• Adjust process and equipment parameters in response to litho weekly tests.
• Perform data entry, data analysis, and basic SPC (Statistical Process Control) 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.
• AAS degree or B.S. degree preferred; at minimum, high school graduate with applicable semiconductor industry experience and strong aptitude in science and math.
• Hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor device fabrication is required.
• Specific skills in III–V semiconductor processing are preferred.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills for successful cross‑functional interactions.
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills; initiative to take on new responsibilities.
• Availability to work some combination of weekend and/or swing shift; schedule is flexible for the right candidate.

The role will be based at our HQ in Santa Rosa, CA. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to the Santa Rosa area.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. U.S. persons may access export‑controlled items without additional authorization. For non‑U.S. persons, authorization from the U.S. government may be required to access export‑controlled items.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a 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 applicable laws.

The role level and compensation will be based on experience and skills. Most offers will be within the salary range applicable to the role.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, disability, and travel accident insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan

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