Bond and Grind Process Technician

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed, Inc. seeks a process sustaining specialist for an automated semiconductor production environment. Focus areas include Photolithography, Wet Processing, Etch, Thin Films, Diffusion, Implantation, Metrology, and Bond & Grind.

12-hour night shift on a rotating 3on-4off/4on-3off schedule, with alternating weekends. You will collaborate with Engineering to qualify new processes, document data (DOE), report issues, perform corrective actions, maintain reticle inventory, and support yield

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a technical field required.
• Strong problem solving and 5Y/8D techniques knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new processes and tool sets with Engineering.
• Document data and perform DOE and data presentation as needed.
• Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions; take corrective actions.
• Interact with Process Engineers and Maintenance to resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain reticle inventory and support yield and cycle time goals.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Engineer Technology (EET)

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)

Relevant technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Here’s the Gist: This position provides process sustaining support in an automated semiconductor production environment. Area of concentration could be any of the following: Photolithography, Wet Processing, Etch, Thin Films, Diffusion, Implantation, Metrology, and/or Bond & Grind. This position will work a 12-hour day shift with a "3on-4off-4on-3off" alternating schedule. This posting is for a Front End Night schedule and working every other Saturday and working every Sunday/Monday/Tuesday night.

The Day-to-Day: Work closely with Engineering team to develop and qualify new processes and new tool sets. This will include characterizing, documenting and possibly presenting data based around design of experiments (DOE). Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions. Take corrective action and interact with Process Engineers & Equipment Maintenance to identify and resolve non-conformance process and equipment operations. Handle material depositions and work to resolve any lot issues that may arise. Assist in creating new procedures and refining existing ones, and assist in maintaining reticle inventory system. Work collaboratively to achieve quarterly set yield and cycle time goals.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements): Associate degree in Electronics Engineer Technology (EET) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET). Will also consider a degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience within a semiconductor environment. Understanding of and ability to handle structured problem solving 5Y and 8Ds MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access experience. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, or move around assigned work location without limitation for extended periods of time (i.e. up to 11 hours at a time). Experience using hands to operate machinery and/or assemble product. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to chest height. Must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment or PPE (i.e. lightweight cleanroom suit, eye protection, gloves, etc.). Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists, includes standing or walking over hard concrete surface, and climbing ladders.

The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable. Compensation Range: $19.30 - $26.55

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies. After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

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