The Front End Technician will work in semiconductor fabrication, developing processes, inspecting products, and collaborating with engineers while documenting findings.
General Description:
Join a team in the fabrication of world class semiconductor based infrared detectors. Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication in a Class 10 cleanroom.
Essential Duties:
Perform, develop, and refine fabrication processes.
Inspect product at critical steps. Troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
Work closely with senior technical staff to perform experiments and document experimental findings.
Collect and analyze experimental data.
Work with unit process engineers in order to fabricate wafer lots and execute experiments.
Required Skills:
Skill in hands-on processing of semiconductor devices and circuits.
Experience with wet chemical etching; RIE/ICP etching; PECVD deposition; metal evaporation; sputtering; and microscope, profilometry, and SEM inspection of wafers is a plus.
Processes associated with semiconductor device and IC fabrication
Strong observation, documentation and communication skills
Productivity software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must be able to work with little supervision and be a strong team player.
Required Education:
AS in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field, OR 3+ years experience in a related field
Physical Requirements:
Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity
Must be able to work within a class 10 Cleanroom
Must be able to work safely with and around potentially toxic and hazardous materials, chemicals and gases
Good hand eye coordination
Special Requirements:
U.S. person
Ability to obtain/maintain security clearances (post-start) is a plus
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $36.79 - $44.87 per hour + bonus + benefits.
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Top Skills
Excel
Icp Etching
Metal Evaporation
Microscope Inspection
Pecvd Deposition
PowerPoint
Profilometry
Rie Etching
Sem Inspection
Semiconductor Fabrication
Sputtering
Wet Chemical Etching
Word
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