Process Technician
Core
Prepare wafers for experimentation, operate reactors to perform thin film processes, and use scanning electron microscopes for analyses and imaging in semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
Process Technician (Semiconductor Manufacturing)
Builds
Semiconductor chips and advanced display equipment
Domain
Semiconductor / Materials Science
Required skills
Wafer preparation, Reactor operation, Thin film process execution, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) operation, Cross-section sample preparation, Process condition recording, Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Data analysis, Vendor coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Reactors, Process instrumentation
Responsibilities
Prepare wafers for experimentation including cleaning and preparation of reactors; Operate reactors to perform thin film processes and evaluate performance; Prepare cross-section samples for SEM analysis and optimize sample prep procedures; Record process conditions and experimental observations; Operate SEM for cross-section, top-view, critical dimension, or energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis; Perform routine maintenance procedures including flash and plasma clean; Interface with requestors to understand requirements and monitor Wafer In Process; Coordinate equipment and supplies ordering with vendors; Perform routine shut down procedures and set up equipment for experiments; Use quantitative wafer evaluation knowledge to draw conclusions from data; Develop and publish best known method (BKM) procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level (4-7 years experience)