Wafer Process Technician, Photolithography, 3rd Shift

General Description:

3rd shift position, hours = 8:00pm to 6:30am, Mon-Thu

Experienced Technician needed to perform semiconductor wafer processing in a cleanroom laboratory under general supervision.  Follow detailed Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to perform daily tasks within the Photolithography module.  This position includes hands-on, single wafer processing as well as operation of production-oriented, automated semiconductor processing equipment.  General activities include wafer cleaning, spin-coating, resist development, photoresist stripping, basic inspection, measurement and data entry.

Essential Duties:

Work in a Class 10 (ISO-4) Cleanroom environment performing standard/routine production processing steps within a wet Photolithography module/section of a semiconductor fabrication laboratory.  Daily tasks include hands-on, single wafer processing in beakers within a chemical fume hood as well as operation of fully automated semiconductor process equipment.   

Under general supervision, perform tasks including but not limited to:

Wafer cleaning, spin-coating, resist development, photoresist stripping, basic inspection, and measurement and data entry.

Performing equipment verifications/calibrations following internal SOP’s and manufacturers protocols

Monitoring of sensitive automated processes, understanding and utilizing excursion documentation protocols

Tracking lab equipment information including calibration schedules, open work orders, and equipment status using statistical software

Maintaining and reporting daily metrology data

Stocking and maintaining inventory for consumables

Scheduling asset calibrations 

Communicating any customer issues or potential problems

Required Skills:

This position requires candidates that are able to work their entire shift within a cleanroom laboratory wearing appropriate PPE.  Must be able to follow detailed instructions, pay attention to detail, and accurately enter data.  

Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes team environment

Demonstrate a sense of urgency in completing work assignments.

Good time management and organizational skills

Ability to instantly adapt to a flexible and changing schedule

Computer/software skills (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to establish and foster positive customer relationships

Strong communication skills

Required Education:

High School Diploma required. Associates degree preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to work within a cleanroom environment wearing personal protective equipment to include lab coveralls, chemical apron, hood, facemask, hairnets, safety gloves and goggles

Walking and/or standing may be required for 70-80% of the day

Must possess motor skills appropriate to the task

Must be able to lift/push/pull 25-30 pounds consistently

Special Requirements:

United States Person status is required. 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $31.54 - $38.48 per hour + bonus + benefits.

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