Microelectronic Technician 1
*This is a 6-month contract position – Onsite.
*Overtime may be required. Potential to work on the weekends.
*1st Shift (4/10) Weekday Shift 4 am-3 pm (Monday-Thursday)
*2nd Shift (4/10) Weekday Shift 2:30 pm-1:30 am (Monday-Thursday)
*1st Shift (3/10) Weekend Shift 4 am-3 pm (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Description
- We have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come.
- Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
- We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way.
Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and maintain semiconductor processing equipment (e.g., photolithography, etch, deposition, metrology, packaging).
- Load/unload wafers and ensure proper documentation and handling.
- Perform routine equipment startups, shutdowns, and calibrations.
- Assist in troubleshooting and recovering process deviations or equipment issues.
- Follow detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.
- Accurately record data and maintain production logs and reports.
- Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to support process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the cleanroom environment.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Computer & communication skills (Microsoft Office)
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom (gowning required) and handle small, delicate components.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team-oriented attitude.
- May require standing for long periods, lifting to 25 lbs., and working in shifts, including nights or weekends
Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience in FOD-controlled lab environment
- Familiarity with shop order or manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Experience with legacy semiconductor tools, including both wet and dry processes.
- Exposure to low-volume, high-mix R&D or prototyping environments.
- Basic understanding of process flows across front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate degree or technical training in Electronics, or related field.
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