Experienced Defect Control Technician
Core
Act as the first line of defense in a semiconductor fab by monitoring SPC alarms, analyzing defect images, and identifying root causes to prevent defective wafers from moving forward.
Role type
Manufacturing technician (semiconductor defect control)
Builds
Semiconductor wafers for consumer electronics and computing devices
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Precision manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Defect analysis, SPC alarm monitoring, Tool shutdown execution, Image pattern recognition, Data correlation, Documentation
Preferred skills
Semiconductor fabrication process knowledge, High school diploma or technical certification
Technologies
Defect catalogs, Historical image databases, SPC systems
Responsibilities
Monitor Defect SPC alarms in real-time and perform initial triage, Utilize defect catalogs to characterize defect morphology, Execute authority to shut down defective tools immediately, Generate technical justifications for tool shutdowns using image and trend data, Perform basic commonality analysis and trend reviews, Validate tool recovery before releasing back to production
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC