Wafer Fabrication Technician
Job Description
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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Nina McCann
On-Site Manager
A native to Orange County, Nina’s staffing career began in 2006 placing quality engineering candidates with distinguished companies as a successful recruiter and client manager. Nina specializes in recruiting for mechanical and electrical engineers in all industries from aerospace, medical device and manufacturing. She understands the engineering programs and importance of matching specific technical skills for position success. Her strong connections within the industry have been vital in her success. Nina’s excitement in placing engineers is due to the direct impact the products have on people’s lives: Everything we touch has been engineered in one form or another. She currently works as an on-site manager at a prominent medical device company.
Outside of work, Nina has been a dedicated volunteer to local nonprofit organizations for the past 15 years. She also enjoys being outdoors, hiking and spending time with her three children.