Bond and Grind Process Technician

Whatsupstateny; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in the United States is seeking a process-sustaining technician to support automated semiconductor production. The role covers multiple areas (Photolithography, Wet Processing, Etch, Thin Films, Diffusion, Implantation, Metrology, and Bond & Grind) with a 12-hour night shift on a rotating schedule and occasional Saturdays/Sundays.

You will collaborate with Engineers, document DOE data, address equipment issues, and help refine procedures while coordinating reticle inventory.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Engineer Technology (EET) or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or equivalent in semiconductor environment.
• Experience with structured problem solving (5Y and 8Ds).
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering to develop and qualify new processes and tool sets, document data from DOE.
• Report process issues and coordinate with Process Engineers & Equipment Maintenance to resolve non-conformances.
• Handle material depositions and resolve lot issues; assist in updating procedures and reticle inventory.

Skills

Problem solving 5Y/8D

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in EET or MET or related technical field

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.