Product Test Technician
Core
Visual and statistical inspection of wafer maps to identify defect patterns and ensure high-quality material proceeds to final testing in semiconductor fabrication.
Role type
Product Test Technician (Semiconductor Manufacturing)
Builds
High-quality semiconductor wafers and dies for customer delivery
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Wafer fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual pattern recognition, statistical analysis, data-driven quality support, technical documentation, process improvement, data analysis (Pareto), automation mindset
Preferred skills
Data visualization (Spotfire, Tableau), database querying (SQL), automation/scripting (Python, Perl), parametric test data familiarity, Linux command-line navigation
Technologies
Wafer Map Library (Confluence), Spotfire, Tableau, SQL, Python, Perl, Linux (SSH, VNC)
Responsibilities
Perform high-level inspection of wafer maps to identify defect signatures; Execute inking protocols to exclude suspect dies; Monitor Statistical Bin Limits and Common Probe Outlier thresholds; Act as technical liaison between PDE and back-end Probe Sites; Maintain Wafer Map Library and prepare technical documentation; Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation
Seniority
Entry-Level to Senior Technician (Technical leader within the group)