Process Technician III
Core
Prepare wafers for experimentation, operate reactors for thin film processes, and use scanning electron microscopes for analysis and imaging in semiconductor manufacturing.
Role type
hands-on process technician (semiconductor fabrication)
Builds
thin film processes and wafer analysis for semiconductor chips and advanced displays
Domain
semiconductor manufacturing / materials science
Required skills
wafer preparation, reactor operation, SEM operation, cross-section sample preparation, pattern identification, process condition recording, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, graph/table generation, vendor coordination
Preferred skills
understanding of SEM principles, ability to work in clean room environments, experience with hand and power tools
Technologies
scanning electron microscope (SEM), reactors, process systems
Responsibilities
Prepare wafers for experimentation including cleaning and reactor preparation; operate reactors to perform thin film processes; operate SEM for cross-section, top-view, critical dimension, or EDS analysis; identify patterns of interest in imaging; record process conditions and experimental observations; perform routine maintenance and shutdown procedures; evaluate wafers and thin films; summarize results in graphs and tables; interface with requestors and monitor wafer throughput; coordinate equipment repair, maintenance, and supply ordering.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
